‘Can’t wait to be back doing what I love’: Rishabh Pant posts after he gets ruled out of 5th IND vs ENG Test – The Indian Express

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India wicket-keeper batter posted a message on his social media handles after he was ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series with a fractured foot, thanking the fans for their constant support.
“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 routines and giving it my 100 per cent. Playing for the country has always been the proudest moment of my life. Can’t wait to be back doing what I love,” he said on X.
Pant, who had injured his foot in the opening day of the 4th Test in Manchester also thanked his team for backing him in a video posted by BCCI on Monday.
“Just a gesture from my side. Whatever it takes to make our team win or put the team forward instead of thinking about the personal goal, that was all for me. Definitely, it’s been amazing the way they backed me. The team is under pressure. Everything is there, but when the whole country stand behind you for the same cause, that is something, that emotion is difficult to explain, how proud I feel to represent my country,” said Pant in the video.
“The only message I’m going to give my team is, let’s win it, guys. Let’s do it for the country,” he added.
On Sunday after the 4th Test match betwen England and India ended in a draw, the BCCI had confirmed that Pant would not be taking any further part in the series.
“Rishabh Pant, who sustained a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the series. The BCCI Medical Team will continue to monitor his progress and the team wishes him a speedy recovery. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Narayan Jagadeesan as replacement for Rishabh Pant for the fifth Test, which begins on July 31, 2025 at Kennington Oval, London,” a statement from the board read.
Pant fractured his toe while attempting a reverse sweep on Day 1, which led to him having to retire hurt. He then remarkably continued his innings while batting almost on one foot and scored 54 in 75 balls.

Pant was advised six weeks of rest and was expected to not travel to the ground on Day 2. However, he was eventually spotted in the dressing room in full gear and he then hobbled out after Shardul Thakur was dismissed shortly before Lunch. On Day 5, the keeper wasn’t required to bat due to Jadeja and Sundar’s gritty knocks which ended the 4th Test in a stalemate.
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