Rishabh Pant suffers a fractured toe.
During the last session on Day 1, the vice-captain of India was struck in the right foot while trying to reverse-sweep Chris Woakes. England even requested a referral for LBW at that time since he was batting at 37, but the replays confirmed an inside edge. The 27-year-old needed a buggy to lift him off the ground since he was unable to bat any longer.
Rishabh Pant has not left the team camp, but scans later revealed a fracture. Since he is still unable to apply any pressure to his injured foot, there is significant uncertainty regarding his availability for the rest of the game. He may bat in the Test, according to a person close to him who was asked. As everyone witnessed, he was taken off the ground yesterday; thus, he is currently unable to apply pressure to his foot. Knowing him, though, he might still come out to bat because he is a determined individual. However, more than just his intention will be influenced by the medical advice.
Pant will not play in India's upcoming international matches, including the Asia Cup (if hosted) and the scheduled white-ball series in Sri Lanka (if approved), due to the fracture and the ensuing two-month layoff period. The home Test series against the West Indies in October or, if not feasible, the white-ball tour of Australia in late October or early November could be his next task.
In this series, the injury adds to India's mounting list of fitness issues. Anshul Kamboj made his debut when fast bowlers Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (finger) were both declared out prior to the game.
In the last Test match at Lord's, Pant also suffered a finger injury that kept him from keeping wickets. India has suffered yet another setback as they attempt to tie the five-match series, which England currently leads 2-1.