Published 16:25 IST, October 21st 2019

Saha walks off field after getting hit on fingertips, Pant comes in

India's wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha walked off the field after he was hit on his fingertips by a delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin. Pant will replace Saha.

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India's wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha walked off field after he was hit on his fingertips by a delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin. In 26th over, Saha was struck directly on his fingertips and chose to walk off field after physio examined his fingers. India's stand-in wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has replaced Saha on field, making him second substitute for a player in this session. Earlier, Dean Elgar was retired hurt after he was struck on side of his he by Umesh Yav following which he was ruled out of match and de Bruyn was anunced as his concussion substitute. India have left South Africa reeling in pressure and misery as y reduced visitors to 67-6 after tea on Day three. 

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