Injured Rishabh Pant returns to bat as India reach 321-6 in fourth test
Despite a painful foot injury, India's Rishabh Pant bravely returned to the crease on Thursday, helping India reach 321-6 against England on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Pant had retired hurt on 37 the previous day after being struck by a yorker from Chris Woakes during a reverse sweep attempt. The BCCI later confirmed he would not keep wicket but could return to bat "as per team requirements," News.Az reports, citing foreign media
With India on 314-6 following Shardul Thakur's dismissal for 41, Pant hobbled back out, visibly struggling to move. He added just 2 runs in 7 balls, ending on 39 not out before rain stopped play shortly before lunch.
India had resumed the day on 264-4, but early breakthroughs by Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes slowed their momentum. Archer dismissed Ravindra Jadeja for 20, while Stokes removed Thakur, aided by a sharp catch from Ben Duckett.
India trail 2-1 in the five-match series and are aiming for their first Test win at Old Trafford, where no team has ever won after bowling first — a bold choice made by England captain Stokes.
This Test remains finely poised as India fight to stay in the series.
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