IND vs ENG Highlights: Rishabh Pant’s damage dampened the proceedings in a good duel on Day 1, with Sai Sudharsan scoring 61
Rishabh Pant’s injury cloud hangs over India after the end of Day 1 in the IND vs ENG 4th Test in Manchester. Pant was retired hurt after copping a blow to his foot in the final session of the day. India nonetheless battled through to 264/4 at Stumps, thanks to a gritty half-century from Sai Sudharsan.
The left-hander top scored on Day 1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal also scoring a fifty. KL Rahul and Jaiswal provided India a wicketless first session, before India lost three before Tea. Eventually, it was down to Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja to see off the day. For England, Ben Stokes was once again the leader of the pack, while Liam Dawson impressed on his return.
Rishabh Pant’s damage nightmare
Rishabh Pant did not keep wickets for the majority of the Lord’s Test after a finger injury. While he recovered from that blow, the Indian vice-captain was copped on the foot at Manchester. The 27-year-old was writhing in pain as he had to be taken off the field after a massive swelling. Pant was retired hurt and taken for scans, suggesting a likely fracture. The left-hander has been a lynchpin in India’s batting order and his absence would be a crucial blow to India’s chances.
Shubman Gill’s moment to forget
Shubman Gill hasn’t put a foot wrong so far in the India vs England series with bat in hand. Runs have flowed from the Indian captain’s blade, breaking records with every run scored. However, Gill had a morning to forget in the IND vs ENG 4th Test at Manchester. With the series on the line, the 25-year-old had a ‘brainfade’ getting trapped in front to Ben Stokes. Gill left alone an inswinger and was given out LBW. He did review, but it did not save him. He was dismissed for just 12, much to the pleasure of the Manchester crowd.
Sai Sudharsan showcases Pujara like grit
Sai Sudharsan was thrust into No.3 once again and the left-hander responded like a champion. The 23-year-old was resolute as he held up one end with his staunch defence. And while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant both played attacking cricket at times, Sudharsan was happy to bide his time and frustate the England attack. He became the first Indian No.3 to score a half-century overseas since 2022. A hundred was there for the taking, but he managed just 61 off 151 balls, passing his test with flying colours.
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