Team India players training in Old TraffordImage Credit Source: Getty Images
Team India has a challenge to return to the series with a win in the Manchester Test. This has made it even more difficult by the injury of some players. The fast bowling department is struggling with injury, while all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is out of the series. But in the midst of all this, the Indian team has also got a relief news because star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is ready for the fourth Test match and can fulfill both responsibilities without any trouble.
Rishabh Pant was hurt on the first day of the last Test match played at Lord’s. Pant’s left -handed finger caused this injury during wicketkeeping, due to which he could not handle this responsibility again in that match. In such a situation, Dhruv Juril took the front of wicketkeeping in his place. Although Pant batting in both innings and also scored a half -century, but during this time he also appeared in a lot of trouble.
Pant handled gloves for the first time
Since then, the questions were arising whether Pant would be able to play fully fit in the fourth Test match? Or he will only play as a batsman and will be given the responsibility of keeping to Jurael? But it seems that about 8 days before the Manchester Test, the break of about 8 days has given relief to Pant and Team India. Pant was seen practicing wicketkeeping on Old Trafford’s ground 2 days before this match starting from July 23. Due to this, it is certain to play in his manchester test.
VIDEO | Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant (@Rishabhpant17) Resumes his keeping duty during the practice session at the old trafford cricket stadium in manchester, UK after sustaining an injury in the last test.#RISHABHPANT #Indivsengland pic.twitter.com/l5xzjilonk
– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) July 21, 2025
Team India’s tension will be removed
This was the first time in so many days when the Indian star took care of keeping gloves and tested his fitness. According to reports, although Pant’s injury fingers still had a bandage. If Pant is able to play as a wicketkeeper-batsman in the Manchester Test, it will provide relief to coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill in the selection of playing XI. With this, they can give necessary strength in batting or bowling. However, apart from the captain and coach, Pant himself will be very cautious and the final decision is likely to be on the match day.
