Team India Skipper Rohit Sharma has given a huge update on Rishabh Pant’s knee injury sustained during the Second Day of the First Test against New Zealand. The incident occurred in the 37th over when Pant attempted a stumping against Devon Conway but was struck on the right knee after failing to collect the ball cleanly. This unfortunate event has raised concerns among fans and teammates alike, especially given Pant’s recent recovery from serious knee injuries sustained in a car accident in December 2022.
Rohit Sharma Updates About Rishabh Pant’s Injury
Captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media post-match, shedding light on Pant’s condition and the team’s cautious approach moving forward. The injury unfolded dramatically as Pant collapsed in visible pain after the ball hit his kneecap.
Team captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that Pant experienced swelling in the same knee that had previously undergone surgery. “And you know the muscles are quite tender at this point in time, so it’s a precautionary measure. We don’t want to take a risk. Rishabh doesn’t want to take a risk because he has gone through a massive surgery on that particular leg. That was the reason for him to go inside.”, Rohit said, while addressing the media at the end of the day’s play.
Context of Rishabh Pant’s Injury
This injury comes as Pant is making his way back into competitive cricket after a long hiatus due to his car accident, which caused severe damage to his knee. His return to action began with IPL 2024 and continued through various formats of the game, culminating in this Test series against New Zealand. Notably, prior to his injury, Pant had been one of the few bright spots for India in their first innings, scoring 20 runs in a total of just 46—India’s lowest Test score at home and their third-lowest overall
As of now, New Zealand ended Day 2 at 180 for 3, leading by 134 runs. The Indian team faces an uphill battle as they look to recover from their batting collapse while hoping for a swift recovery for their key player. Rohit expressed hope that Pant would recover overnight and could potentially return to the field for Day 3. “Hopefully, at night he can recover and we will see him back on the field tomorrow,” he stated.
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