Liam Dawson Reacts Rishabh Pant Injury: The Indian team suffered a major setback on the very first day of the Manchester Test and Rishabh Pant had to retire hurt in the middle of the innings due to injury. Pant suffered an injury to his right leg and was taken off the field with the help of an ambulance.
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The Indian team and fans would be hoping that Rishabh recovers soon and takes part in this match again but England spinner Liam Dawson has a different opinion. Dawson feels that Pant will not be able to play in this match now as his injury is quite serious.
Rishabh Pant tried a reverse sweep off the bowling of Chris Woakes and injured his leg in the process. Pant was in a lot of pain and had to be carried off the field. He also underwent scans at the nearest hospital, and the reports are awaited. The 27-year-old’s leg was badly swollen, as shown live. Pant was then carried off the field with the help of a golf-style buggy.
He received medical assistance from Team India‘s physio and then the wicketkeeper-batsman was also taken to the ground’s medical facility. Now everyone is waiting for an update on how serious Rishabh’s injury is and whether he will be able to participate in the match or not.
Rishabh Pant is in severe discomfort with significant swelling on his right foot. 🤕
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) July 23, 2025
He’s unable to stand and won’t be able to continue for now. 👀#ENGvIND #RishabhPant #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/Qr2h2J6xXa
What did Liam Dawson say on Rishabh Pant’s injury?
Speaking to reporters after stumps on the first day, Liam Dawson said that he does not think Pant will be able to participate further in the match, as his injury is quite serious. The English spinner said,
“Hopefully he will be okay. The situation didn’t look too good at that time. He is a big player for them. However, I don’t think he will be able to take part in this match now.”
Let us tell you that Rishabh Pant came to bat in the 50th over, when Shubman Gill’s wicket fell at the score of 140. After this, Pant made a half-century partnership with Sai Sudarshan and took the score beyond 200. However, he had to retire hurt and leave the field due to injury on the fourth ball of the 68th over. By the stumps of the first day, India scored 264/4 in 83 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were playing after scoring 19-19 runs.
