IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Coach Provides Big Update on Rishabh Pant’s Injury Before Match

Rishabh Pant’s Injury Update Ahead of Second Test

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was injured during the first Test played between India and New Zealand. In such a situation, he did not do wicketkeeping. Dhruv Jurel came on the field in his place. However, Pant batted brilliantly in the second innings and scored 99 runs. Now before the second Test, a big update has come on Pant’s injury.

India’s assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has given an update on Rishabh Pant’s injury.

• He has expressed hope that the wicketkeeper-batsman will perform well in the Pune Test starting on October 24.
• During the first Test, Pant suffered an injury to his left knee. Pant was injured in the 37th over during New Zealand’s innings.
• After this, Pant left the field. He was under the supervision of the BCCI medical team.
• Pant did not come out to do wicketkeeping in New Zealand’s second innings as well.

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Coach’s Hope for Pant’s Return

In the pre-match press conference, Ten Doeschate said that everyone on the team is performing well, and the fast bowlers are also being rested. Talking about Pant, the assistant coach said that Pant is performing well. Ten Doeschate hoped that Rishabh Pant would do wicketkeeping in the next match.

Ryan Ten Doeschate said, “I think everyone is really fine. There was not much bowling in the first Test, so all the fast bowlers were good. Rishabh Pant is also very good. Rohit Sharma also talked about Pant’s injury. Pant was definitely in a bit of pain, but it is expected that he will play the second Test match.”