India ran into trouble on the first day of the fourth Test against England. Rishabh Pant got hurt and had to leave the field. The game is at Old Trafford in Manchester. Fans felt bad about it and posted their concerns online everywhere.
Pant tried a reverse sweep against Chris Woakes on the fourth ball of the 69th over. The ball hit his right foot, and he could hardly walk after that. They took the Indian player off the field in an ambulance. It looks like he might not bat again in this Test because the injury seems serious. Remember, India is already down 1-2 in the series.
This is a major setback for India, as the Manchester Test is a must-win. If the visitors are short on batters, they will face even more strain.
“That Pant run out last game was the turning point of this series and this Pant injury today has most probably sealed the series in favour of England…,” a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
That Pant run out last game was the turning point of this series and this Pant injury today has most probably sealed the series in favour of England…
— Bharath (@cbae_02) July 23, 2025Pant has been in excellent form with the bat this series. He has played an important role for the visitors in his position at number five. His attitude and offensive batting have frequently placed pressure on the opposition.
“I hope it’s not a serious injury. Right now, he is the backbone of India’s batting lineup. Get well soon, Rishabh Pant 🙌,” another user tweeted.
Several fans have wished for the speedy recovery of the batter and his return.
“Please be back Rishabh Pant! #INDvsENG,” a fan wrote.
“Hope nothing serious for Rishabh Pant,” another user tweeted.
“It’s very heartbreaking 💔Hope Rishabh Pant will recover soon,” a fan wrote, expressing disappointment and concern.
It's very heartbreaking 💔
Hope Rishabh Pant will recover soon.pic.twitter.com/ksD9H1mXAj
— hardikian (@worshipHardik33) July 23, 2025Rishabh Pant is injured & retired hurt at 37* & replaced by Ravindra Jadeja
Hope 🤞 Pant will recover quickly from his injury and play a big innings
We are waiting for innings of Pant
— Adesh Thakur (@AdeshThakur1999) July 23, 2025
The BCCI medical team is watching his condition closely. We won’t know how bad the injury is until the scan results are out. It’s unclear if he can play more in this match or the series. Before he left the field, he was not out on 37 runs from 48 balls, with two fours and one six.
India wrapped up the day at 264 for 4. Ravindra Jadeja was on 19 and Shardul Thakur on 19, both still at the crease and not out.
India’s Batting Heavily Reliant on Rishabh Pant in Ongoing Test Series
Rishabh Pant has been one of the greatest batters in the series so far. The left-hander has frequently scored for India at number five. He is the visitors’ second-highest run-getter, after only Shubman Gill.
Pant has made 462 runs at an average of 77, including two hundreds and as many fifties. He scored two hundreds in the first Test, 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second.
In the third Test at Lord’s, Pant scored 74 off 112 balls in the first innings. He has repeatedly attacked the English bowlers throughout the series. Notably, he became the first visiting wicketkeeper to score over 1000 Test runs in England.
