Sat Oct 19 13:00:15 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**

– **Rishabh Pant’s Injury:** India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant faced a knee injury but ventured to bat on Day 4 of the Bengaluru Test match after missing the previous day due to swelling.
– **Replacement:** Pant had to be replaced by Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper after being hit on the knee, an area previously operated on following his car accident.
– **Condition During Play:** He batted alongside Sarfaraz Khan but was observed to be heavily strapped and moving gingerly in the crease, suggesting he was still experiencing pain.
– **Captain’s Comments:** Indian captain Rohit Sharma reported that the knee was tender after being struck, expressing concerns about Pant’s condition.
– **Background of Injury:** The situation is particularly concerning as Pant recently returned to cricket after a 14-month rehabilitation for a severe car accident that resulted in significant injuries, including a left knee surgery.
– **Performance:** In the first innings of the Test match, Pant was India’s top scorer with 20 runs, amid a disappointing performance where five teammates scored ducks.

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