The atmosphere at the ground turned tense during the 68th over of India’s innings as Rishabh Pant went down in visible pain after being struck on the foot. The umpires called for drinks as medical staff rushed to attend to him.
A noticeable swelling formed quickly on his right foot, and there was even some blood visible. Pant was clearly in severe discomfort, struggling to even stay upright. Given the intensity of the impact and his inability to put weight on the injured foot, it was evident this could be a serious injury.
This unfortunate incident followed closely on the heels of Pant’s finger injury in the previous game, compounding his woes in the series. The physio assisted him as he tried to hobble off the field, but his condition didn’t allow for it.
Realizing he couldn’t continue on foot, the support staff called for a stretcher vehicle. A small ambulance-like cart arrived at the boundary, and Pant was carefully helped onto it. His expressions told the story—wincing and writhing in agony as the cart slowly took him off the field.
The injury occurred during a moment of high drama. Facing Chris Woakes, Pant attempted a premeditated reverse sweep—a risky and audacious move, even by his adventurous standards. The ball, seemingly a slower delivery, struck him flush on the boot.
England players immediately went up in a huge LBW appeal, which was turned down by the on-field umpire. Unconvinced, England went for a review, and replays showed an under-edge that saved Pant from dismissal. But the damage to his foot had already been done.
As the cart drove off with Pant in pain, fans and players alike were left concerned about the extent of the injury. It was a sobering sight, especially considering Pant’s importance to the Indian lineup and his spirited form in recent matches. The crowd, which had cheered loudly for him earlier, now watched in stunned silence, hoping for positive news.
Rishabh Pant is driven off the field of play after suffering some severe swelling on his right foot and Ravindra Jadeja walks out to the middle… 🩹 pic.twitter.com/vJlu5CABQ8
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So worried to see Rishabh Pant injured, with blood and swelling on his foot. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FRybGrOTeA
With Pant taken off, Ravindra Jadeja walked out to join the action. The focus briefly shifted back to the match, but Pant’s injury had cast a shadow over proceedings. It wasn’t just a blow to India’s batting lineup, but also a worrying development for a player who had just recently returned to peak physical condition after a long injury layoff.