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On Sunday, July 27, the much-anticipated fourth Test of the five-match series concluded in a draw at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. While the match had its ebbs and flows, Team India also fought hard until the final hour, getting a draw in the fourth Test despite England dominating in majority of the sessions across the five days.
Among all of them, the injury concerns mounted on the Indian team as Rishabh Pant, who was seen struggling with a finger injury during the Lord’s Test, suffered a fracture in foot on the opening day in Manchester and has been ruled out of the final Test, which is set to be played from July 31 at the Kia Oval in London. However, the Indian team management has called in Narayan Jagadeesan as his replacement.
Rishabh Pant to start rehab soon after being ruled out of fifth Test
While the Indian vice-captain will miss the final Test, on Monday, July 28, the 27-year-old took to social media to share an update, while adding that he will starting his rehabilitation soon. "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%," Pant wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
"Playing for my country has always been the proudest moment of my life. Can't wait to be back doing what I love,” he further added, as he waits to get back on the field.
India’s updated squad for fifth Test
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, N Jagadeesan (WK).
