Former England National Cricket Team captain Nasser Hussain and the BCCI have provided a fresh update on the injury suffered by the India National Cricket Team Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Thursday, July 10.
Superstar India National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant picked up the injury in the third Test match of the five-match series against the England National Cricket Team at Lord’s in London.
Dhruv Jurel called in as substitute wicketkeeper
On the first day of the Lord’s Test, the Shubman Gill-led India were handed a colossal blow as Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field with an injury.
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Pant sustained an injury on his fingers during the 34th over, which was bowled by the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. On the first ball, Bumrah bowled a full-length delivery to Ollie Pope angling down leg-side, and the England batter looked to flick it away but missed completely.
The ball went towards Rishabh Pant, who dived across, but could only get a bit of mitt on the ball as England picked up two byes. As the ball hit him on the fingertips and left him injured, the physio instantly came in the middle to give some treatment.
Pant somehow managed to stay in the middle for the remainder of the over, but in the next over, Dhruv Jurel was called in as the substitute wicketkeeper.
He has split his fingernail – Nasser Hussain
Speaking on air, the former England National Cricket Team skipper Nasser Hussain provided the latest update on the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman.
Hussain has said that Rishabh Pant has chipped the nail on his right index finger and hasn’t suffered any fracture. He said:
“Rishabh Pant’s index finger on his left hand is injured. He has split his fingernail, which is painful, but the finger isn’t broken. It is being treated with ice in the dressing room.”
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Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement on X and confirmed that the batter is under the supervision of the medical team. BCCI stated:
“Update: #TeamIndia vice-captain Rishabh Pant got hit on his left index finger. He is receiving treatment at the moment and under the supervision of the medical team. Dhruv Jurel is currently keeping wickets in Rishabh’s absence.
Update: #TeamIndia vice-captain Rishabh Pant got hit on his left index finger.
He is receiving treatment at the moment and under the supervision of the medical team.
Dhruv Jurel is currently keeping wickets in Rishabh’s absence.
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/X4xIDiSmBg #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/MeLIgZ4MrU
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2025
Pant’s injury is a concern if he cannot bat – Michael Atherton
Speaking on Sky Sports, former England captain Michael Atherton said that Rishabh Pant’s injury is a big concern for India, if he can’t bat. He said:
“Pant’s injury is a concern if he cannot bat. He is such a key part of the India line-up at No 5 and an entertainer as well, so people with tickets will hope he is okay!”
In Pant’s absence, Dhruv Jurel grabbed a sharp catch behind the stumps to get rid of Ollie Pope and received praise from Ravi Shastri. He said:
“India have been very disciplined..England are not scoring quickly so India will feel if they can take a couple of quick wickets after tea they will have the upper hand. An excellent catch from Jurel. Disappointment for Pope.”
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