ENG vs IND: Will Rishabh Pant bat on day 2 of the Manchester test? BCCI provides crucial update

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Published at :July 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Modified at :July 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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Rishabh Pant was batting on 37 when he got injured.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided a massive update on the injury of Rishabh Pant amid the ongoing second day of the Manchester test against the England Cricket Team. The governing body confirmed that the keeper-batter will be available to bat if needed.

Pant faced a massive injury on the first day of the ongoing fourth test against England. In 68th over of the Indian innings, the keeper-batter got hit on the right toe and looked in immense pain, with the medical team rushing out to attend to him.

However, he didn’t look in great shape and was in unbearable pain. As a result, he was carried off the field on a medical buggy and was taken for scans to the hospital. As per various reports, it was learned that the keeper-batter has fractured his toe and will be ruled out of the series.

Since then, there have been a lot of speculations about whether Pant will bat in remainder of the ongoing Manchester test. Amid all this, the BCCI has provided an official update on him, saying that he won’t keep the wickets but will come out to bat if needed.

Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 and will be available to bat as per team requirements – BCCI

Rishabh Pant test cricket 2025 — LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 20: Rishabh Pant of India bats during Day One of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 20, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Releasing the official statement, BCCI said:

“Rishabh Pant, who sustained an injury to his right foot on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, will not be performing wicket-keeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.“

“Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 and will be available to bat as per team requirements.”

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: Rishabh Pant, who sustained an injury to his right foot on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, will not be performing wicket-keeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the…
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2025

Pant was batting on 37 when he got injured. The Southpaw has been in a red-hot form in the series, having slammed 462 runs to go with two centuries and two fifties.

Will Rishabh Pant bat for India in the fourth test against England?

Yes, Rishabh Pant will bat for India in the fourth test against England if needed.

How many runs Rishabh Pant scored before getting injured in the Manchester test?

Rishabh Pant scored 37 runs before getting injured in the Manchester test.

Who will keep wickets in the absence of Rishabh Pant in the Manchester test?

Dhruv Jurel will keep wickets in absence of Pant in the Manchester test.

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Ankitjit Singh

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