Published 16:23 IST, October 18th 2024

Will Rishabh Pant Play For Team India In The 2nd Innings? BIG Update Offers India A Chance vs NZ

On Day 3, Pant was shown engaging in some light batting practice. At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he faced a few throwdowns while wearing a pad on his left knee.

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Rishabh Pant practices during tea break | Image: JioCinema
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first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru saw Men in Blue struggle on its own turf as y h to settle on a historic low against New Zealand. Indian Cricket Team are w trying to fight back as y bat against Kiwis. India struggled heavily while bowling, but y mand to take key wickets to keep its hopes alive during play. Men in Blue lost one of its key players on day 2 when Rishabh Pant went down with a knee injury. But a new update has surfaced over wicketkeeper-batter, and he looks to be up and running after initial setback.  

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Major Rishabh Pant Update Surfaces During Tea Break At IND vs NZ Bengaluru Test

During India-New Zealand Day 2 play at M. Chinnaswamy Stium in Bengaluru, Rishabh Pant h to walk out of pitch after suffering a hit to his knee from Ravindra Jeja's delivery. Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel h come in to replace him in play. But during tea break on Day 3, brocast showcased Rishabh Pant taking up some light batting practice. He wore a p on his left knee and faced a couple of throw downs at M. Chinnaswamy Stium. Pant received huge cheers from crowd as he batted during break, and it is a huge plus for hosts as y won't be losing out on one of its top players in a time of need.

In ar update, cameras panned towards Team India dressing room, where Rishabh Pant could be seen in whites, all pded up and rey to go. He could be coming down to bat after fall of a wicket.  

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Also Re: Rishabh Pant Won’t Keep Wickets on Day 3 of 1st Test Against New Zealand

It was also informed that Rishabh Pant will t eng in any wicket-keeping duties during day 3 of IND vs NZ Bengaluru Test, and BCCI medical staff will keep a check on him. Rohit Sharma also confirmed in post-play press conference that ball hit his kneecap and he was taken out of match as a precautionary measure. But India's Spiderman looks rey to go.

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16:23 IST, October 18th 2024