India’s Rishabh Pant demonstrated tenacity as he walked out to bat with a fractured toe during the fourth Test against England. The wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a significant toe injury when a ball from Chris Woakes struck his right leg during the first innings of the Old Trafford Test. The length of time he spent at the crease proved to be critical, as the Indians managed to score a good first innings total.
The ace cricketer has been pulled out of the series-deciding fifth Test, and he has been replaced by Narayan Jagadeesan. Pant has now resorted to his official social media account to thank his supporters and fans for their concern about his injuries. He will now fly back home and begin his recuperation. The Haridwar native also stated that he is ready to return to international cricket as quickly as possible.
“I appreciate all of the love and good wishes coming my way. It has been a true source of strength. I will begin rehab once my fracture heals, and I am gradually adjusting to the process. Staying patient, sticking to the program, and giving it my all. Playing for my country has always been the proudest experience in my life. “Can’t wait to get back to doing what I love,” he posted on X.
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— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 28, 2025
Rishabh Pant was India’s force to be reckoned with for the ongoing England tour.
With his unfortunate ouster, he will have to sign off from the tour with 479 runs from seven innings at an astonishing average of 68.42. As of now, Pant is only behind his captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who have scored 722 and 511 runs in the series, respectively. Pant will walk away from the tour with two centuries and three half-centuries. Hopefully, he will be back in action for the Indian team’s next red-ball assignment.
When are India scheduled to play Tests next?
Post the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, Test cricket fans will have to wait for another couple of months to see the Baggy Blues back in action. In October this year, they will be inviting the West Indies for a two-match Test series with games scheduled in Ahmedabad and New Delhi, respectively. In between, India will also play the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September.
