India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the fifth Test match against England, which is scheduled to take place from 31 July to 4 August at the Oval. Vice captain Pant fractured his toe while batting during the fourth Test match of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
The incident happened on Day 1 of the fourth Test match when Pant tried for a reverse sweep and got hit flush on the boot. The bowler appealed for LBW, but he was not out. Meanwhile, the wicketkeeper batter was in a lot of pain after getting the blow. After getting injured, the wicketkeeper batter Pant, who was playing on 37 runs, was forced to leave the field via a cab ambulance to the medical room at the venue. Blood was seen seeping off Pant's right foot, and the affected area had considerable swelling as well.
Pant took his Instagram to thank all the fans for their wishes and love and revealed that he will start the rehab after his fracture heals.
"Appreciate all the love and good wishes coming my way. It's been a real source of strength. I will begin rehab once my fracture heals and I am slowly settling into the process. Staying patient, following the routines and giving it my 100%. Playing for the country has always been the proudest moment of my life. Can't wait to be back doing what I love" wrote Rishabh Pant.
Rishabh Pant scored 479 runs in seven outings of the four Test match against England including two centuries and three half-centuries. After the fourth Test match ended in a draw, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that he fractured his his right foot and has been ruled out of the upcoming clash. BCCI announced Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper batter N Jagadeesan as his replacement.