Pant's return to top-flight cricket after a horrific car accident in December 2022 was already remarkable, but he took his daring streak to another level.
Shardul and the rest of his teammates were excited to see how Pant approached his innings after resuming at an overnight 37 when he retired hurt after copping a blow on his right foot
Pant retired hurt on the opening day of the fourth Test against England after trying to reverse sweep Chris Woakes. He was well set on 37 then. Scans revealed that he had fractured his right foot.
Even the most optimistic fan would have dismissed the idea of Pant padding up again so soon. But he did-stoically, quietly, and with a bat in hand
27-year-old Pant has now recorded five 50-plus scores in the ongoing Test series against England in 2025, setting a new record for the most 50+ scores by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single Test series
BCCI stated that Pant will be available to bat, if needed, depending on the team's requirements and Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper
India's only real chance of Pant returning may rest on whether he can bat through pain with protective taping -a move that has precedent in Test cricket but that comes with considerable risk
"The medical team is currently evaluating whether Pant can take a painkiller and return to bat later in the innings if required."
Rishabh Pant had stitched up a 50+ run partnership with Sai Sudharshan when he was hit on his toe that forced him off the field on Day 1 in Manchester.
This special gathering saw players from both teams engage in a lively exchange of jerseys, skills, and camaraderie, delighting fans from both cricket and football around the world.
At training on Thursday at Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham, Jurel made a strong impression with both bat and glove, making a strong case for India's playing XI in the Manchester Test
Rahul scored a brilliant ton in the third Test at Lord's to keep India on level terms with England
India trail England by 139 runs as Rishabh Pant lost his wicket just before lunch courtesy of a run-out at the non striker's end.
While ICC rules do allow teams to replace players after injury, that is only for concussion injury
As the injury occurred on the field, it is expected that Rishabh Pant will be allowed to bat in India's innings. However, it remains to be seen how serious is the injury.
Captain Shubman Gill had also complained about the ball getting softer after the Edgbaston Test
Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's twin centuries, suggesting they were among the standout performances in recent times. However, he argued that comparisons with MS Dhoni are misplaced.
Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.
According to the ICC, Pant breached Article 2.8, which pertains to showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match.
Pant is also only the seventh Indian player overall to achieve this unique feat in Test cricket