Rishabh Pant's Toe Fracture Rules Him Out, Ishan Kishan Added To Team

Team India went through a big blow in the middle of the ongoing fourth test at the Old Trafford, Manchester, as the Indian star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is almost ruled out of the remainder of the series. On Day 1 of the Manchester Test, he got a fracture in his right foot, which caused bleeding and swelling, due to which he was retired hurt and was forced to leave the field.

Pant's availability in the ongoing Test series now extremely looks impossible, but his presence will depend fully on how quickly his toe heals. However, his recent conditions suggest that pain increased after the immediate first aid, which raises more doubts about his involvement in the remainder of the series.

The 27-year-old was batting on 37 runs in the 68th over when this incident occurred. As soon as he felt the pain in his foot, he signaled the physio to come out and received treatment on the ground. However, he was unable to put his foot on the ground and walked off the field with the help of a golf-cart-like vehicle.

After the stumps on Day 1, Pant was rushed to the hospital for scans, and the reports revealed a toe fracture. The wicketkeeper batter will not be travelling with Team India to the stadium on Day 2.

The close sources revealed that

"Rishabh Pant is ruled out of the series. He went for scans last night, and the reports have revealed a toe fracture. There is just no chance of him batting, as he is in a lot of pain right now."

If the current reports are to be believed, then the team is likely to go with Dhruv Jurel in the fifth test, and Ishan Kishan has been added to the squad as a backup option.