Fri Oct 18 09:01:21 UTC 2024: ## Rishabh Pant’s Injury Casts Shadow over India’s Test Hopes

**Bengaluru, India:** Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is ruled out of the field on Day 3 of the ongoing Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru, further adding to India’s woes in the series.

Pant sustained a left knee injury on Day 2 while attempting to collect a delivery, causing visible discomfort and forcing him to be carried off the field. This incident has raised alarm bells, as Pant had recently returned to competitive cricket after a 14-month rehabilitation process from a severe car accident. The injury occurred in the area where he had undergone previous surgery, and further complicates his recovery.

The BCCI medical team is monitoring Pant’s progress, but his absence puts a significant dent in India’s batting lineup. Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating that Pant’s muscles are tender due to the injury.

“He was hit on the area where he had surgery, and his muscles are a bit tender,” Sharma said in the post-match press conference. “It’s a precautionary measure.”

With a demanding cricketing calendar ahead, including the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Pant’s injury is a major setback for India. His absence leaves a void in both wicketkeeping and batting, adding to the team’s struggles in the ongoing Test match. The team is already under pressure after a poor batting performance in the series.

The extent of Pant’s injury remains uncertain, but his absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Indian team as they fight for a turnaround in the series.

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