Rishabh Pant Makes Surprise Return in Fourth Test Between England and India
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 23 – Rishabh Pant suffered a severe foot injury after inside-edging a reverse sweep, forcing retirement hurt and raising doubts about his participation in the ongoing Test, where he averages 77.
- India's Rishabh Pant made a surprise return to bat on July 24, 2025, during the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester against England.
- Pant had retired hurt on day one after a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes caused the ball to deflect onto his right foot, swelling it badly and forcing him off the field.
- Despite a recent finger injury that prevented him from keeping wicket, Pant was available only as a batsman and resumed on 37, receiving cheers as he replaced Shardul Thakur.
- By stumps, India had scored 264 for 4, with a significant contribution from Pant, who was subsequently replaced behind the stumps by Dhruv Jurel. England currently holds a two-match advantage in the ongoing five-match series.
- Pant's return suggests a measured recovery amid monitoring by the BCCI medical team, but the injury's seriousness and its impact on India's performance remain cautious factors.
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