BCCI issue Rishabh Pant's medical bulletin before Day 2 of Manchester Test

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffered an injury during the opening day (Wednesday, July 23) of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official statement on Pant's injury, which forced him to retire hurt while batting.

Pant injured his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes during the 69th over of India’s first innings. He was unable to walk, forcing him to leave the field in an ambulance cart. The left-handed batter’s chances of returning to bat in the match appear slim, given the severity of the injury.

Notably, the injury comes at a crucial time for India, who trail 1-2 in the series and must win this Test to stay alive. The visitors are now under added pressure in this high-stakes contest.

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BCCI Issues Update on Rishabh Pant’s Injury After Day 1

Following the end of play on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, the BCCI confirmed that Rishabh Pant was taken to the hospital for scans after being struck on his right foot while batting. The BCCI stated that its medical team is closely monitoring Pant’s recovery.

“Rishabh Pant was hit on his right foot while batting on Day 1 of the Manchester Test. He was taken for scans from the stadium. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” the BCCI wrote.

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Rishabh Pant was hit on his right foot while batting on Day 1 of the Manchester Test.

He was taken for scans from the stadium.

The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 23, 2025

Pant was batting on 37 off 48 deliveries, including two boundaries and a six. He is the second leading run-getter in the tournament, scoring 462 runs at an impressive average of 77, with two centuries and two fifties. The southpaw smashed twin hundreds (134 and 118) in the first Test.

Rishabh Pant’s Participation in Remainder of Match Uncertain

Speaking at the press conference after Day 1, Sai Sudharsan was asked about Rishabh Pant’s injury. He confirmed that Pant was in a lot of pain and had been taken to the hospital for scans. Sudharsan added that the rest of the batting unit is prepared to step up.

“Oh he was in a lot of pain and he's now at the hospital taking scans. We'll know about the update probably soon. If he's not coming back in this match it's obviously a blow but the other batters are also ready to do their part,” the batter stated (via RevSportz).

England Take Control After Day 1 of Manchester Test

England took the upper hand by the end of Day 1 in the fourth Test. While India had a decent start in the opening session, the hosts bounced back in the next two sessions, picking up wickets regularly to put the visitors under pressure.

India lost opener KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, followed by captain Shubman Gill. Sai Sudharsan added 61 runs off 151 balls but was dismissed in the final session. Rishabh Pant retired hurt after injuring his foot, leaving uncertainty around his availability.

At stumps, India were 264 for 4, with Ravindra Jadeja (19) and Shardul Thakur (19) at the crease. The visiting team will be hoping to score more runs on the second day.

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