Rishabh Pant suffered a serious foot injury during Day 1 of the Fourth Test at Old Trafford on July 23, 2025. While attempting a reverse‑sweep off Chris Woakes, he inside‑edged the ball onto his right boot, resulting in a painful blow that caused immediate swelling and bleeding. He was visibly in distress, had to be removed on a medical buggy, and later underwent scans.
🩼 What do the scans show?
Early reports indicate a fractured metatarsal/toe.
He has officially been advised at least six weeks of rest, effectively ruling him out of the remainder of this Test and the final one at The Oval (July 31–August 4).
📌 Implications for India
India moves forward without Pant for the rest of the Test series.
Dhruv Jurel is keeping wicket in Manchester, and Ishan Kishan is expected to join the squad ahead of the Oval Test.
This adds to India’s injury woes, with other players like Nitesh Reddy, Akash Deep, and Arshdeep already sidelined.
🗓️ What’s next for Pant?
His six-week recovery period likely puts him out of all remaining Tests in England and possibly into mid‑August.
As rehabilitation progresses, he could return just in time for IPL or future international assignments, depending on fitness.
India’s batting and wicketkeeping depth will be tested with this setback, and it's a blow to their plans during a crucial Test series.
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