Watch: Rishabh Pant collapses in agony as Pat Cummins’ brutal delivery hits him on the box

India National Cricket Team player Rishabh Pant has looked like a completely different player with the bat in the ongoing fifth Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. The last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between the teams is taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

Rishabh Pant, who walked to bat at No.5, has refrained from his natural game, especially after he reportedly being at the receiving end of thrashing by head coach Gautam Gambhir for his dismissals in the last game. The keeper-batter has played defensive cricket as he seemed to be in a shell.

Rishabh Pant shows lot of grit, copes a lot of body blows at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rishabh Pant, during his stay at the crease, coped with a lot of body blows as well in an attempt not to take on the bowling. However, the most painful blow came during the 49th over of the innings when the India National Cricket Team player was hit on the box.

Australia National Cricket Team skipper Pat Cummins bowled a skiddy good length delivery that curved in with the angle and beat Rishabh Pant on the inside edge. The ball hit him on the box and he seemed to be in immense pain.

Rishabh Pant was in extreme pain as he knelt on the ground. The physios came out rushing and attended the India National Cricket Team keeper-batter.

Watch: Rishabh Pant winces in pain as he copes with a nasty blow at the box

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Rishabh Pant has given the reflection of Cheteshwar Pujara but during the fag end of the second session, the keeper-batter freed himself. He hit some shots and seemed to be very confident. But overall, this version of Pant has been completely different to how he bats.

Rishabh Pant is under pressure to make a big impact on the India National Cricket Team in the ongoing game

Rishabh Pant is under pressure to make a big impact on the India National Cricket Team in the ongoing game. The keeper-batter faced a lot of criticism for the way he got out in both innings of the last game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, which India lost.

It's fair to say that Rishabh Pant's wicket was the turning point of the game as India National Cricket Team then lost quick wickets and went to lose. Had the keeper-batter batted for a long, there was a great chance for the Rohit Sharma-led side to draw the game.

With him under pressure and having a start under his belt in the ongoing match, Rishabh Pant would be keen to carry on and play a big innings for the team. India has lost 4 quick wickets in the ongoing match, and player after that, The keeper-batter has brought his team back into the game and would want to take them to the big total in te first innings.

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