Injury scare! Rishabh Pant hit on wrist, walks off retired hurt
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant left the field retired hurt after sustaining a wrist injury during a Test match against Sri Lanka. He received immediate medical attention, and Ravindra Jadeja replaced him in the batting lineup.
Why it matters
The injury of a key player impacts the team's performance and strategy in a high-stakes international cricket series.
NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field retired hurt after being hit on the wrist during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.The incident happened during the 58th over of India's innings, when Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara bowled a short delivery.Pant went for a pull shot but could only glove the ball.
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