Content:Rishabh Pant, India's star wicket-keeper, was forced off the field during the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand after suffering a blow to his right knee— the same leg where he had surgery earlier this year. The incident happened in the 37th over of New Zealand’s innings when a Ravindra Jadeja delivery turned sharply and kept low, striking Pant on his knee. This forced Pant off the field, with Dhruv Jurel taking over the wicket-keeping duties for the rest of the day.
Pant, who only recently returned to competitive cricket after a road accident in 2022, now has swelling in his knee. The BCCI has stated that Pant will not keep wickets on Day 3 as a precautionary measure, with the medical team closely monitoring his recovery. This is a blow for India, already facing injury concerns with Shubman Gill, who was ruled out before the match due to neck stiffness.
India's captain Rohit Sharma commented after the day’s play: "The ball hit Pant directly on his kneecap, where he had surgery. There is some swelling, so we took him off as a precaution." Pant’s injury could affect India’s performance, and it also adds an extra layer of unpredictability to the Lotus365 match predictions for the ongoing Test series.
India, already struggling with an all-time low total of 46 runs, will need to reassess their strategy going into the next day's play. Will Pant's absence make a decisive difference? Visit Lotus365 Match Predictions for the latest updates, and follow along for more insights into the game.
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