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Indian Express
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Watch: Rishabh Pant walks out to bat with a broken toe, receives hero's welcome at Old Trafford – ‘Remarkable man'
Rishabh Pant has braved the pain and discomfort from a broken toe to continue his innings in the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford. While it had initially looked like Pant may not travel to the ground at all, he was eventually spotted in the dressing room in full gear and he then hobbled out after Shardul Thakur was dismissed shortly before Lunch. The spectators at the stadium gave him a rousing reception as he made his way gingerly down the stairs, passed Thakur, who gave him a pat on the back, touched the boundary and then his had respectfully as he usually does and then walked onto the ground. 'The noise from the ground because here comes hobbling down the steps, Rishabh Pant!' former England captain Michael Atherton said in the commentary box. 'He has managed to get that damaged foot into a normal cricket shoe and he is making way gingerly into the middle. This is quite remarkable. Good for him because he is obviously still in great discomfort. Now anything can happen,' Atherton's co-commentator and former England player Ian Ward said. 'Continues to enthrall us with everything he does, Rishabh Pant. Remarkable player. Remarkable man.' Here comes Rishabh Pant… A classy reception from the Emirates Old Trafford crowd 👏 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 24, 2025 Pant has been advised six weeks' rest for the fractured toe. Batting on 37, Pant had tried a pre-determined reverse sweep against seamer Chris Woakes but missed, taking a hit on his right boot. The ball hit the boot after taking an inside edge. With one man short in the playing XI, the Indian team management had asked the medical team to check if Pant can bat after taking a painkiller if the need arises. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later confirmed that Pant won't be keeping wickets but he will be available to bat 'as per team requirements'. Pant will not keep wickets in this match and is confirmed to be ruled out for the fifth and final Test. Ishan Kishan was initially considered as his eplacement but he informed the selectors that he has an ankle injury and won't be able to recover in time or gain full match fitness. KS Bharat was seen as an alternate option, it is understood that the selectors were not keen on going back to him after the Andhra wicketkeeper failed to grab his chances during the home Test series against England. As a result, Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan, who is next in line, has been added to the squad. The 29-year-old has been part of the India A set up in recent times. In 52 first-class matches, he has scored 10 centuries and 14 fifties at an average of 47.50 for a tally of 3373 runs.
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First Post
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‘Rishabh Pant you fighter': Indian wicketkeeper hailed for heroically walking out to bat at Old Trafford despite fractured foot
Not only did Rishabh Pant walk out to bat on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester despite having suffered a fracture on his right foot the previous day, he ended up completing his 18th Test half-century and guiding India to 350. read more Rishabh Pant added 17 runs to his overnight score of 37, brinigng up his 18th Test half-century in the process. AP India were dealt a massive blow after talismanic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was struck on the foot while attempting to reverse sweep a yorker from Chris Woakes on the opening day of the fourth Test against England at Lord's. Pant was confirmed to have due the blow, which resulted in him having to be driven off the ground in a buggy ambulance, and the 27-year-old was expected to miss the remainder of the match, if not the series. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The fracture, however, did not stop Pant from heroically walking out to bat on Day 2 in an attempt to get India as close to 400 as possible not matter how much pain he was in. As if that wasn't heroic enough, he would go on to complete a memorable half-century, his 18th in Test cricket, reaching the milestone with a flurry of boundaries after a couple of wickets fell in quick succession at the other end. 'As emotional as anything I have seen' Pant didn't just receive a standing ovation at the home of the Lancashire County Cricket Club, former and current cricketers as well as fans applauded him for his brave gesture on social media. Here are select reactions: Rishabh pant you fighter. #respect — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 24, 2025 When you represent your country at any level, that's the kind of courage and fighting spirit you show. Hats off to Rishabh Pant for walking out to bat despite the injury. 🇮🇳💪 #RishabhPant #INDvsENG — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) July 24, 2025 I have been fortunate to have seen some great moments in cricket. But to see #RishabhPant walking out to bat with a broken toe and seeing the warmth with which everyone reacted was as emotional as anything I have seen — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD I had seen Anil Kumble come out to bowl with a broken jaw in Antigua and didn't think I would see anything like that again. But this Rishabh Pant act of courage is right up there. Just Rishabh being Rishabh. #ENGvsIND — Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If you aren't watching, pl do. Pant coming out to bat with a broken toe is probably the most courageous from an Indian cricketer after Kumble bowling in WI with a broken jaw. Stokes aiming for that right toe, I suppose is how this unforgiving game is played…#INDvsENG — Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) July 24, 2025 I really have no words of appreciation for the guts pant has shown to bat after a broken foot... but the way he is limping and fighting his pain it may lead to some serious problems...I am also wondering how did the medical team allowed to play who actaully has a say in… — Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ricky Ponting just called Rishabh Pant as "Lazarus" in commentary [which means the biblic figure whom Jesus raised from the dead] — Noah (@PantasticNoah) July 24, 2025 Vivek Razdan words on Rishabh pant's bravery 🔥🔥 Goosebumps at its peak @RishabhPant17 #RishabhPant — Harsh shekhawat (@wordofshekhawat) July 24, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pant, who was batting on 37 when struck by the Woakes yorker on Wednesday, walked out to bat after all-rounder Shardul Thakur was dismissed for a patient 41 that helped India cross the 300-mark with plenty of wickets left. Thakur, replacing the injured Nitish Reddy at Manchester, had forged a 48-run partnership with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar after India had lost the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja in just the second over of the morning session. The second act of Pant's innings, meanwhile, would help India reach the 350-mark. The Test vice-captain was eventually castled by Jofra Archer for 54 off 75 balls with India losing their ninth wicket for 349. India were eventually bowled out for 358 with Jasprit Bumrah becoming the last Indian batter to fall after getting caught-behind off Jofra Archer's bowling. Captain Ben Stokes finished as the pick of the English bowlers with figures of 5/72 while Archer collected 3 for 73. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson (1/45) and Chris Woakes (1/66) collected a wicket each, the former making his first Test appearance in eight years.
News18
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Rishabh Pant Creates History, Breaks TWO MS Dhoni Records Of...
Curated By : Rudransh Khurana Last Updated: July 24, 2025, 19:10 IST Rishabh Pant has broken two more big MS Dhoni's recrods (Picture Credit: AP, AFP) Rishabh Pant has continued to break MS Dhoni's Test records in his bid to end up as India's most storied wicketkeeper ever. The 27-year-old left-hander hit a 54 (76) against England at Old Trafford on Thursday (July 24). It was his ninth 50-plus score in England, which is now the most in India's history in the format, going beyond Dhoni's eight. Pant has taken more time than Dhoni — it was the vice-captain's 13th Test in the country, while Dhoni only played 12 — but it now puts him at the top of that chart. Swipe Left For Next Video View all Moreover, it was his fifth 50-plus score of this edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which is the most for an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests. The previous best was four, jointly held by Dhoni (twice, against Australia in 2008-09 and England in 2014) and Farokh Engineer (against England in 1972-73). More to follow… view comments News cricket Rishabh Pant Creates History, Breaks TWO MS Dhoni Records Of... Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
