Manchester Test: Rishabh Pant suffers foot injury

24-Jul-2025

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India endured a significant setback on the opening day of the fourth Test at Manchester as Rishabh Pant was forced off the field after sustaining a painful blow to his right foot. 

The incident occurred late in the final session on July 23, when Chris Woakes delivered a sharp yorker that beat Pant’s attempted no-look sweep and struck him flush on the foot, just below the toe.

Pant was visibly in distress immediately after the impact. The physios rushed in, and after a brief assessment on the field, he was taken off via a cabby ambulance for further treatment. 

Broadcast visuals revealed swelling and even a small cut near the affected area, raising concerns about the extent of the damage. 

The Indian team management is expected to have the injury thoroughly assessed to determine his availability for the remainder of the match.