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Metatarsal Fracture For Pant: What Is The Nature Of India Star's Injury? Recovery Details

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Rishabh Pant injury type [Source: AP Photos, @OBandarchi/x.com]Rishabh Pant injury type [Source: AP Photos, @OBandarchi/x.com]

India's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant faces an uncertain period after sustaining a serious foot injury during the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. The incident occurred while attempting his trademark reverse sweep against Chris Woakes.

The blow has left fans and the cricket fraternity deeply concerned about his immediate availability and long-term recovery prospects. With India already trailing 2-1 in the series, Pant's potential absence could prove decisive.

The Nature of Pant's Injury

Pant suffered the injury when Chris Woakes' yorker inside-edged off his bat onto his right foot during the first day's play. The immediate swelling and his inability to bear weight suggested a significant impact injury.

Broadcast visuals revealed massive swelling on the outside of his right foot. The severity of the blow was evident as Pant required a golf buggy to leave the field.

Scan results have now confirmed the worst fears - Pant has sustained a fractured metatarsal bone in his right foot. The injury has officially ruled him out for a minimum of six weeks, effectively ending his tour of England.

Recovery Timeline and Treatment

With the fracture now confirmed, Rishabh Pant faces a minimum six-week recovery period. BCCI sources have confirmed this timeline, effectively ruling him out of the remainder of the England series.

Metatarsal fractures typically require immobilisation in a cast or protective boot for 6-8 weeks. Fan-captured clips outside the team hotel show Pant's right foot already in a moonboot, indicating treatment has begun.

The medical team is exploring whether Pant can return to bat in the current Test using painkillers. However, sources suggest his chances look very bleak as he still needs support to walk.

This marks Pant's second injury in consecutive Tests, following his finger injury at Lord's.

Implications for India

With the fracture confirmed and Pant ruled out for six weeks minimum, India face a massive blow to their chances in the series. His aggressive batting style and match-winning capabilities cannot be replaced easily.

The selectors have reportedly decided to add Ishan Kishan to the squad for the fifth Test at The Oval. Dhruv Jurel will continue as the wicketkeeper for the remainder of the series.

India's injury crisis has deepened with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh also unavailable. Pant's absence leaves a significant void in both batting firepower and leadership experience as vice-captain.