Rishabh Pant's Injury Update: Will He Bat on Final Day of Fourth Test?

In a crucial update from Manchester, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has shared insights on Rishabh Pant's injury after he was hit by a yorker from Chris Woakes. Despite visible pain, Pant's determination shone through as he scored a vital half-century earlier in the match. With India trailing by 137 runs, the team hopes for a strong performance on the final day. Kotak praised the partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, which has been pivotal for India's innings. Will Pant be able to contribute on the last day? Read on for more details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2025, 01:50 IST

Injury Update on Rishabh Pant

Manchester [UK], July 27: Sitanshu Kotak, India's batting coach, provided an update on Rishabh Pant's injury after the wicketkeeper-batter was struck on the right foot by a yorker from England's Chris Woakes. Kotak expressed optimism that Pant would be able to bat on the final day of the fourth Test against England.

Pant was visibly in distress and unable to continue his innings, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the match.

In a remarkable display of resilience, Pant managed to score a crucial half-century on Day 2 despite battling through pain from a fractured toe.

During a media interaction, Kotak stated, “I believe Rishabh will bat tomorrow.”

He also commended the partnership between Indian captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who combined for a solid 174-run stand that steadied India's innings.

“KL and Gill showed immense belief and determination. Losing two early wickets is tough, but they maintained their confidence, especially during the lunch break, knowing they needed to take their time,” he remarked.

As Day 4 concluded, India was at 174/2, trailing England by 137 runs. A successful salvage on the final day would be a significant achievement for the team.

In the last session, England failed to take any wickets as Indian batsmen added 126 runs, with KL Rahul remaining not out at 87 and Shubman Gill at 78.

India began the third session at 86/2, with Gill, who was in excellent form, reaching his eighth Test fifty and fourth against England in just 77 balls, hitting eight boundaries. He was batting at 52 off 80 balls, while KL Rahul provided solid support with an unbeaten 30, including two boundaries.

Brief Scores: India 358 & 174/2 (KL Rahul 87*, Shubman Gill 78*; Chris Woakes 2/48) vs England 669 (Joe Root 150, Ben Stokes 141, Ravindra Jadeja 4/143).