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Rishabh Pant retires after hit by Josh Hazlewood’s short ball; LSG left sweating with major injury scare vs RCB

Rishabh Pant retires after hit by Josh Hazlewood’s short ball; LSG left sweating with major injury scare vs RCB

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Rishabh Pant’s injury scare added another layer of worry to Lucknow Super Giants’ innings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, along with the sluggish start they have had, with the LSG captain walking off the field after being struck on the left elbow by a sharp Josh Hazlewood delivery at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rishabh Pant decided to walk-off after being hit by a Josh Hazlewood delivery in the RCB vs LSG match. (X images) The incident took place in the fifth over of the innings when Josh Hazlewood, back in the RCB XI, hurried Pant with a hard-length ball angled in at pace. Pant was late on the pull, cramped for room, and the ball thudded into his left arm near the elbow before dropping close to the stumps. What initially looked like a painful blow quickly turned into a genuine concern. Play was halted, the LSG physio rushed out, and Pant was seen struggling to move his left hand comfortably. After a brief assessment and treatment with a spray, he decided he could not continue immediately …

‘Every comeback has taught me something about life’: Rishabh Pant says his fitness is getting better and he will be back soon on the field | Cricket News

‘Every comeback has taught me something about life’: Rishabh Pant says his fitness is getting better and he will be back soon on the field | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 4, 2026 07:54 PM IST Rishabh Pant, who has been out of the Indian team since January 10, when he sustained a right-sided internal oblique muscle tear (side strain) after being struck above the waist by a ball from a throwdown specialist during a practice session in Vadodara, said on Wednesday that he was recovering well and is hopeful of returning to competitive cricket as soon as possible. “My fitness is getting better day by day. I am working hard at the Centre of Excellence and I think I’m going to be out (on the field) soon,” Pant said. “When I am injured, one thing that always keeps me close to the game is the love for the game and the support from the people around you. As a cricketer, you always have to keep adding to your game. I need to keep looking to get better in each and every aspect of my overall gameplay,” he added. Reflecting on multiple comebacks in his career, Pant said time away from the …

Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of IND vs NZ ODI series, Dhuv Jurel drafted in as replacement | Cricket News

Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of IND vs NZ ODI series, Dhuv Jurel drafted in as replacement | Cricket News

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India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant suffered a blow on Saturday evening as he was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. During India’s optional practice session on the eve of the first ODI at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Pant was hit near the ribs from a delivery from the throwdown specialist. The 28-year-old was attended by the support staff members, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, and left the BCA B ground after receiving treatment, grimacing in pain. A BCCI update noted that Pant experienced discomfort in his right lateral abdominal area while batting. “He was taken for MRI scans immediately and the BCCI Medical Team had a detailed discussion with an expert on his clinical and radiological findings. Pant has been diagnosed with a side strain (Oblique Muscle Tear) and is subsequently ruled out of the ODI Series,” the BCCI statement read. FOLLOW: India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score Updates The left-hander was involved in a lengthy batting session before he got injured, where he focused on his forward defence, …

Rishabh Pant details comeback journey from leg fracture: ‘Right now I am fully recovered’ | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant details comeback journey from leg fracture: ‘Right now I am fully recovered’ | Cricket News

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Rishabh Pant is back to the cricket field for the first time since sustaining a left foot fracture during India’s tour of England in July. He is leading the India A squad in the first of their two unnofficial Tests against South Africa A and is expected to return to the senior squad in India’s upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Pant detailed the process he went through to recover from the injury. Pant had suffered the fracture while batting during the fourth Test between India and England in Manchester in July. “First part of the process was healing. For the first six weeks, you have to heal the fracture and then you come to the CoE. The healing went well,” says Pant in the video. “I started my rehab slowly. Went through a bit of physio work in the initial days. Then slowly moved towards working on my strength and from there started the second phase. Right now I am …

Mohammed Shami seeks inspiration from ‘fighter’ Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami seeks inspiration from ‘fighter’ Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

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Mohammed Shami says he is inspired by Rishabh Pant’s patience and wants to play a couple of Ranji Trophy games before flying to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on November 22. “I had spent time with Rishabh at the National Cricket Academy, where he was doing the rehab after his injury. I have seen the images, which were so scary. What inspired me the most that I never saw him sad. All his ligaments were broken but he continued his rehab with a laugh on his face. It was a massive learning for me as well. His positive attitude taught me the importance of patience,” Shami said on the sidelines of an event in Gurgaon on Monday. The 34-year-old pacer, who hasn’t played for India since the 2023 ODI World Cup, was seen bowling to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar after the conclusion of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. “It felt great yesterday. Before that, I had been bowling with a half run-up because I didn’t …

Rishabh Pant fit to play Pune Test

Rishabh Pant fit to play Pune Test

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Rishabh Pant, who hurt his knee on the second day of the first Test in Bengaluru, has been declared fit for the Pune Test. The Indian Express understands that Rishabh Pant was in pain during his knock in the Indian second innings after taking injections. However, Rishabh Pant has recovered and is fit and available for the second Test in Pune, which starts on October 24. After taking the knock on the knee which was operated upon after his car crash in December 2022, Rishabh Pant went off the field straightaway and Dhruv Jurel had to keep for the rest of the game. However, the swashbuckling left-hander walked out to bat in India’s second innings and scored 99 off 105 balls despite never looking 100 percent comfortable and at times was seen hobbling between wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma said that the team management wanted to be extra careful when it came to Rishabh Pant’s knees, especially as he has had major surgeries after the life-threatening car accident, which kept him away from action for close …

I couldn’t even brush my teeth for two months: Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

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Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has opened up about the “unbearable pain” and “insecurities” that crept inside him after his life-threatening injury. Pant, who is making a comeback in the Indian team almost after a gap for one and a half year had miraculously cheated death but the injuries required a major knee surgery and an extensive rehabilitation. “Self-belief and self-confidence are very important while recovering from an injury because there are people saying all sorts of things around you, and you, as an individual, have to think about what’s good for you,” Pant said on “Dhawan Karenge”, a talk show hosted by India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. Rishabh Pant jumped to third in the IPL 2024 Orange Cap race on Wednesday. (BCCI) “The accident was a life-changing experience for me. “When I got up after it, I wasn’t even sure if I would be alive, but God was very kind to save me. “I couldn’t even brush my teeth for two months, and for six to seven months, I suffered with unbearable pain. “I couldn’t …

The remaking of Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

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THE SCREAMS piercing through the nights at the Dehradun hospital still haunt Umesh Kumar. It was to Umesh, a family friend and an independent MLA from Uttarakhand, that Rishabh Pant’s mother had turned to for help in the early hours of December 30, 2022, when the star cricketer met with a horrific car accident near Roorkee. It has been 15 months since the accident that left Pant’s right knee twisted at an impossible 90-degree angle. The leg had to be straightened before he could be brought out of the car. On March 12, the Indian cricket board announced that the wicketkeeper-batsman is fit and will make a return to competitive cricket with the Indian Premier League (IPL). On March 23, he is set to captain Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in Mohali.This is the remarkable tale of Rishabh Pant’s recovery. ‘Couldn’t believe he came out alive’ “He kept shouting through the night. I can still hear those screams. He was having anxiety attacks. He tried to keep his cool but he was in unbearable pain,” …

Rishabh Pant declared fit for IPL, Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna ruled out | Cricket News

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement on Tuesday has declared wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant fit for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. However, the fast bowling duo of Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna will miss the tournament due to injuries. Rishabh Pant hasn’t played a single game since the time he met with an accident after the Bangladesh series. “After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming IPL 2024,” read the BCCI statement. Pant played some practice games and will be available for Delhi Capital’s opening match against Punjab Kings at Mohali which is scheduled for March 23. A fit Pant, now 26, would be a vital player going ahead for the Indian team during ICC T20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and USA later this year in June. “If he can play the T20 World …