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5 days ago
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Pant was 'milking' injury, should have been 'timed out': England icon reveals sensational chatter at Old Trafford
Rishabh Pant had heroically walked out to bat on Thursday, a day after suffered a fracture on his foot while attempting to reverse sweep a Chris Woakes yorker, with the wicketkeeper-batter going on to complete his fifty. Some, however, chose to view Pant's brave gesture in a different light. read more Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford despite nursing a fracture on his right foot. Image: JioStar India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was widely praised for his brave gesture of walking out to bat a day after suffering a fracture on his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Pant, who was batting on 37 when he was struck by a yorker from Chris Woakes that he was attempting to reverse sweep, ended up completing his 18th Test half-century and also helped India cross the 350-mark in the process. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD There are, however, those who don't buy into Pant's heroics in Manchester, with some believing that he was 'milking' his injury, and that he should have been 'timed out'. English cricketer-turned-commentator David Lloyd revealed hearing some of these sensational comments on Pant at 'Bumble Legends Lounge' – Lancashire Cricket's special hospitality experience where guests can spend time with the former all-rounder at Old Trafford's 1864 Suite during international games. 'I've never had a metatarsal, which I think is somewhere in the foot, seeing Rishabh Pant. I have had a smashed hand against Andy Roberts and a broken cheekbone. I couldn't bat on after either, although I think I did continue when I had a broken finger,' Lloyd said on talkSPORT Cricket. 'Pant looked in pain; pretty heroic of him to come out, though. Northerners, whether they are tough enough, but I was in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was 'He has milking that injury. It can't be that bad. He's milked it, coming down those steps, and one or two said, 'He should be timed out,'' the former England head coach added. Lloyd voices support for substitutes in cricket Lloyd also chimed in on the discussion of substitutes in cricket, which gained traction following Pant's injury that has ruled him out of the fifth and final Test against England that takes place at The Oval next week. While the 78-year-old disagreed with the concept of a runner, he felt that situations like that of the Indian vice-captain did call for a substitute. 'I probably am against runners, but I am pro substitutes for an external injury. It opens up a can of worms, it really does. But if it is an external injury, a break and medically he isn't going to be fit for six weeks, you could have a like-for-like substitute. So that's something else that you've got to consider. Not like replace a batter with a spinner though,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The injury has forced reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel to fill in for Pant during England's innings, with the former having also kept wickets for the better part of the third Test at Lord's – where Pant had suffered an finger injury.
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'Rishabh Pant is milking that injury, he exaggerated it' - Ex-England cricketer makes bold claim on India vice-captain
Former England cricketer David Lloyd accused Rishabh Pant of 'milking' his injury during the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Indian vice-captain suffered a toe fracture after being hit by a delivery from Chris Woakes on the first day of the Test match. Although it was reported that Pant suffered a fracture on his right foot and unlikely to play any part in the game, the 27-year-old surprised everyone when he walked out to bat on the second day. Braving pain, Pant scored a fighting fifty before being cleaned up by Jofra Archer. Lloyd's comments came after a series conversations that went on at the 'Legends Lounge' at the Old Trafford stadium, stating not everyone was persuaded what Pant went through. 'I was present in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was, 'He is milking that injury. It can't be that severe. He has exaggerated it, coming down those steps,'' Lloyd told talkSPORT Cricket. 'One or two even suggested, 'He should be timed out.'' 'I've never experienced a metatarsal injury, which I believe is located in the foot. But I've played through a broken finger and suffered a smashed hand and fractured cheekbone, which kept me from batting,' added Lloyd.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Ex-ENG Star Accuses Rishabh Pant Of 'Milking Injury', Says 'Should Be Timed...'
Last Updated: Former England cricketer David Lloyd has accused Rishabh Pant of 'milking' his injury, saying he should have been timed out for coming late to the crease. Former England player David Lloyd has accused Rishabh Pant of 'milking' his foot injury against England at Old Trafford on Thursday. Lloyd said he believed Pant's injury couldn't have been 'that bad' and that he should have been declared timed-out by the umpires for taking extra time to limp out from the dressing room. Pant fractured his fifth metatarsal bone (a small vulnerable bone in the foot) after being hit by a yorker from Chris Woakes on the first day of the Test. He was retired hurt and helped off the ground. Reports in India suggested he has been advised to rest for the next month and a half, but the wicketkeeper decided to come out to bat when India went six wickets down, gently coming out of the dressing room to a standing ovation. He eventually got out for 54 (75), 16 more than his overnight score. 'I've never had a metatarsal, which I think is somewhere in the foot, seeing Rishabh Pant," Lloyd said on talkSPORT Cricket. 'I have had a smashed hand against Andy Roberts and a broken cheekbone. I couldn't bat on after either, although I think I did continue when I had a broken finger. Pant looked in pain; pretty heroic of him to come out, though. Northerners, whether they are tough enough, but I was in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was 'He has milking that injury. It can't be that bad. He's milked it, coming down those steps, and one or two said, 'He should be timed out,'" he added. Pant's injury also fired up a debate about substitutions in cricket. Currently, the ICC doesn't allow subs to bat or bowl unless its a case of concussion, nor do they allow runners. 'I probably am against runners, but I am pro substitutes for an external injury," Lloyd gave his opinion. 'It opens up a can of worms, it really does. But if it is an external injury, a break and medically he isn't going to be fit for six weeks, you could have a like-for-like substitute. So that's something else that you've got to consider. Not like replace a batter with a spinner though," he added. India were bowled out for 358 in the Test and let England score 225/2 by Stumps. view comments 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.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'He is milking that injury': Former England cricketer reveals 'consensus' on Rishabh Pant's injury
Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: BCCI) Former England cricketer David Lloyd has criticised Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant , suggesting he was exaggerating his injury during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Lloyd's comments came after Pant, who suffered a toe fracture while batting on Day 1, returned to bat following Shardul Thakur's dismissal a day later. Pant sustained the injury while attempting to reverse sweep Chris Woakes' yorker, which struck him on his right toe. Despite the injury, he came back to continue his innings at 37, receiving applause from the Manchester crowd. How and why Rishabh Pant's England tour could come to an abrupt end due to toe fracture Lloyd shared the sentiment from the legends lounge at the venue regarding Pant's injury situation. "I've never had a metatarsal, which I think is somewhere in the foot, seeing Rishabh Pant. I have had a smashed hand against Andy Roberts and a broken cheekbone. I couldn't bat on after either, although I think I did continue when I had a broken finger. Pant looked in pain; it was pretty heroic of him to come out, though," Lloyd told talkSPORT Cricket . "I was in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was, 'He is milking that injury. It can't be that bad. He's milked it, coming down those steps, and one or two said, 'He should be timed out." The incident has reignited discussions about allowing substitutes for injuries in Test cricket. Lloyd expressed his views on the matter. "I probably am against runners, but I am pro substitutes for an external injury. It opens up a can of worms, it really does. But if it is an external injury, a break, and medically he isn't going to be fit for six weeks, you could have a like-for-like substitute. So that's something else that you've got to consider. Not like replacing a batter with a spinner, though." For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Should've Been Timed Out": Rishabh Pant Accused Of 'Milking' Injury By England Great
India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made a heroic comeback to the Manchester Test against England on Thursday, scoring a half-century despite fracturing a toe. As Pant walked down from the dressing room, after Shardul Thakur 's dismissal, the entire Old Trafford stadium stood up and applauded his bravado. However, England great David Lloyd revealed that some bizarre comments were also made against Pant in the 'legends lounge', with some saying that he should be 'timed out'. Lloyd said that the consensus in the Legends Lounge at Old Trafford was that Pant was 'milking' the injury, as he can't be as bad as it seemed. Multiple people reportedly doubted the extent of Pant's injury, suggesting that the player is exaggerating what happened. "I've never had a metatarsal, which I think is somewhere in the foot, seeing Rishabh Pant. I have had a smashed hand against Andy Roberts and a broken cheekbone. I couldn't bat on after either, although I think I did continue when I had a broken finger. Pant looked in pain; pretty heroic of him to come out, though. Northerners, whether they are tough enough, but I was in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was 'He has milking that injury. It can't be that bad. He's milked it, coming down those steps, and one or two said, 'He should be timed out,'" said former English cricketer David Lloyd for talkSPORT Cricket. BCCI's special video for Rishabh Pant featuring Ravi Shastri, Dinesh Karthik, and Cheteshwar Pujara — Sandy (@flamboypant) July 25, 2025 The Rishabh Pant injury incident also triggered a debate over use of substitutes in cricket for external injuries. Lloyd said that he is in favour of such a rule change in the sport. "I probably am against runners, but I am pro substitutes for an external injury. It opens up a can of worms, it really does. But if it is an external injury, a break and medically he isn't going to be fit for six weeks, you could have a like-for-like substitute. So that's something else that you've got to consider. Not like replace a batter with a spinner though," he added.
