There was a doubt about his performance in the Manchester Test. Rishabh Pant did play. But he got injured once again. This time the injury is quite serious. Pant is believed to have broken his ankle. If it is very serious, he will have to undergo surgery. In that case, Pant may be ruled out of not only this Test, but the entire series.
In medical terms, Pant has a possibility of a ‘metatarsal fracture’. That is, a crack in one of the five bones in the foot. It can be treated without surgery. It depends on how serious the injury is. You may have to follow various advice, such as reducing pressure on the foot, wearing special shoes, taking medication, etc.
In a reaction to Pant’s injury, Ravi Shastri said, “It’s very sad to see his pained face. He has already suffered an injury that has not completely healed. On top of that, he has suffered another injury. This pain can increase. When you wake up in the morning, your feet can swell even more. No matter how much you ice them, he must have been iced all night. I pray that he doesn’t break a bone.”
Shastri also said, “Pant has returned to the field despite a big shock like a car accident. But when he returned to the dressing room after getting injured, you could tell how much pain he was in by looking at his face. I hope he returns to the field soon.”
Ricky Ponting is also worried. He was the first to speak about the possibility of a metatarsal injury. In Ponting’s words, “He couldn’t even put his foot on the ground. He rolled on the ground for 6-8 minutes before the golf cart came. I was quite worried when I saw the first swelling. I myself had a metatarsal injury. It is very difficult to break small bones.” He added, “The thing that is worrying is not being able to put any pressure on the foot. If the bone breaks, then he will definitely be out of this match. However, if it doesn’t break, India will try desperately to get Pant back into the match. Hopefully he doesn’t hit reverse sweeps again.”
In the 78th over of the innings, Pant injured his right leg. His leg was swollen and a large wound had formed. Pant could not even move his right leg. When he was being taken out of the field on a stretcher, it was clear how much pain he was in.
England pacer Chris Woakes bowled a yorker. Pant went to sweep without looking at the ball. The ball hit the bat and hit just below Pant’s right ankle. Pant immediately started writhing in pain. The physio came to the field. But Pant’s pain did not subside. It was seen that in addition to the wound on his right leg, there were also blood stains. He was taken out of the field in a cab ambulance.
Pant also got injured on the first day of the third Test. While keeping wickets at Lord’s, a ball hit his hand. He could not keep wickets in that match due to an injury to his finger. However, he batted in the second innings. But this time it seemed that Pant’s injury was much more serious.
FAQ
What happened to Rishabh Pant?
Rishabh Pant has suffered an ankle injury, which is causing concern among team doctors and fans about its severity.
How serious is Pant’s injury?
The injury appears to be significant, with early reports suggesting he may need surgery, which could force him out of the ongoing series.
During which match or practice did the injury occur?
The injury happened either during a training session or in a recent match, though exact details are still awaited from the team management.
Will Rishabh Pant miss the rest of the series?
There’s a strong chance that Pant may miss the remaining matches of the series, depending on the medical assessment and whether surgery is required.
