Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of Fifth Test Due to Foot Injury
India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been officially ruled out of the fifth and final Test against England after sustaining a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test in Manchester on Sunday.
Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan Named as Replacement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeesan will replace Pant for the crucial final Test of the series. "Rishabh Pant, who sustained a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the series," the BCCI confirmed in an official press release.
Details of the Injury
The 27-year-old wicketkeeper sustained the injury on the opening day of the fourth Test in Manchester. Pant retired hurt on 37 runs after taking a blow to his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes. Despite the injury, Pant showed remarkable determination by returning to bat after Shardul Thakur's dismissal when India was positioned at 314/6. He went on to score an audacious fifty before the medical team recommended scans that revealed the fracture.
BCCI's Official Statement and Recovery Updates
"The BCCI Medical Team will continue to monitor his progress and the team wishes him a speedy recovery," stated BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in the official release. The Men's Selection Committee has confirmed Narayan Jagadeesan as Pant's replacement for the fifth Test, which is scheduled to begin on July 31, 2025, at the iconic Kennington Oval in London.
Updated India Squad for Fifth Test
Following Pant's withdrawal, India's revised squad for the final Test includes: • Captain: Shubman Gill (C) • Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair • All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur • Wicketkeepers: Dhruv Jurel (WK), N Jagadeesan (WK) • Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh.
This injury setback comes at a crucial juncture in the Test series, with the final match set to determine the outcome of what has been an intensely competitive tour between India and England.
This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.
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