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Update: Rishabh Pant Set To Bat On Day 5 Despite Fractured Toe Injury

Anurag Dasgupta

Pant will bat on Day 5 [Source: AP Photo] Pant will bat on Day 5 [Source: AP Photo]

Ahead of a monumental Day 5 of the Manchester Test match, Team India has received a huge boost in the form of Rishabh Pant. India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has stated that the star keeper-batter is set to bat on the final day to help India in their quest of a miraculous win in the fourth Test match.

Pant suffered from a broken toe injury on Day 2 of the Test match and was carried off the field. The scans reportedly revealed that the keeper-batter is likely to miss 6 weeks of Cricket, but Pant defied all odds, and came out to bat in India's first innings.

"Rishabh...I think he will bat tomorrow," Kotak said during Post match presser, as quoted by PTI.

What happened to Rishabh Pant?

On Day 1, Pant was all set for a big score, however, disaster struck when he tried a fancy shot against Chris Woakes, and the ball struck his toe. The batter was in immense pain, and was taken off the field immediately.

Despite being advised to rest, Pant showed his lion-heart, and came out to bat to a rousing reception from the Manchester crowd. The maverick batter scored a brisk half-century before Jofra Archer cleaned him up.

The nature of Rishabh Pant's injury

When the ball struck Pant's foot, 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.

In official terms, Pant suffered from a fractured metatarsal bone in his right foot. Such type of injuries require the athlete to wear protective boot for 6-8 weeks.

Why Pant's return is a blessing in disguise for India

In India's second innings, they are trailing England by 137 runs, and have added 174 for the loss of two wickets. Despite losing Sai Sudharsan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal early, captain Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul steadied the ship.

If there was no Pant in the second innings, India would have been a batter short in the second innings. However, his presence gives a massive boost to India's chances, as Pant was visitor's man in form.