Thu Jul 24 08:00:29 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Rishabh Pant Injured in Manchester Test, Doubtful for Remainder of Series**

Manchester, England – Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant suffered a right foot injury during the Manchester Test against England on Wednesday, casting doubt on his participation for the rest of the match and potentially the series.

Pant was struck on the right boot by a Chris Woakes yorker while attempting a reverse sweep. Initial assessments revealed significant swelling and bruising, forcing Pant to retire hurt and be taken off the field on a golf cart.

“Just seeing his face, grimacing there. He has a pain threshold that’s very high, and for him to be grimacing in pain in that fashion makes it very serious. It can only get worse overnight, Shastri said on Sky Sports.” said former India head coach Ravi Shastri, expressing concerns about the severity of the injury.

Ricky Ponting, who has worked closely with Pant in the IPL, suspects a metatarsal injury, highlighting the immediate swelling as a major concern. “The fact that he couldn’t put any weight on it doesn’t look good at all,” Ponting stated.

Michael Atherton echoed the concerns, stating that Pant’s absence would be a “massive blow” to India’s chances in the match and the series.

**UPDATE:** Reports suggest that Rishabh Pant may have sustained a fracture and is set to miss the remaining England Tests.

The extent of Pant’s injury and his availability for the remainder of the series remain uncertain, but his absence would undoubtedly be a significant setback for the Indian team.

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