Rishabh Pant's Brave Comeback Stuns Manchester Crowd During Test Match
Rishabh Pant's Remarkable Return to the Field
Manchester [UK], July 24: In a surprising turn of events, Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, who had to leave the field due to a painful injury from a toe-crushing delivery by Chris Woakes, made a remarkable return to bat on Day 2 of the Test match.
As he stepped onto the field following Shardul Thakur's dismissal for 41 runs, the crowd at Old Trafford erupted in applause, giving him a standing ovation.
This heartwarming moment was shared on the official X account of England Cricket.
https://x.com/englandcricket/status/1948347388256546995
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Pant's fighting spirit on X, stating, “Rishabh Pant, you fighter.”
https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/1948345127321178398
Pant's brother, Yusuf Pathan, echoed this sentiment, noting the setback Team India faced on Day 1 when Pant was forced to exit after being struck on the foot by Woakes' yorker, raising concerns about his ability to continue in the match.
https://x.com/iamyusufpathan/status/1948346367769731146?t=hsEh9qUJh5BMzkNpGvioaQ&s=19
Deep Dasgupta, a former cricketer, compared Pant's courage to that of Anil Kumble, who famously bowled with a broken jaw, emphasizing the significance of Pant's return.
https://x.com/DeepDasgupta7/status/1948357843394212124?t=w_HllTJ5NrgcR7fWIB_Unw&s=19
Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, also commended Pant's resilience, stating, “Not just talent. This is character. Salute.”
https://x.com/DrSanjivGoenka/status/1948349984807506378?t=X71DpKC0dEeWit8_SuYkjg&s=19
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that while Rishabh Pant will not be keeping wickets for the remainder of the Manchester Test due to his toe injury, he remains available to bat if needed.
Team India faced a challenge on Day 1 when Pant had to leave the field after being hit by Woakes' yorker, causing visible pain and raising doubts about his further participation in the match.