Indian cricket team's wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant suffered a knee injury during the first Test match played against New Zealand in Bengaluru. He was injured at the same place where he was injured after the car accident.
The ball hit Pant's right knee. After this, Pant looked in a lot of pain and did not come to do wicketkeeping. However, he came to bat in India's second innings and scored 99 runs. However, now media reports have revealed that he may be out of the Pune Test. The selectors have left the responsibility of taking a decision on Pant before the match to the team management. In Pant's absence, Dhruv Jurel did wicketkeeping in Bengaluru and he may get a chance if Pant is given rest.
It is claimed that the team would like to try Jurel as he can also be a reliable option for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Not only this, the selectors have also included Washington Sundar in the team to compensate for the lack of a left-handed batsman. Earlier on Sunday, Pant had said that there will always be ups and downs in the game, but it is important to make a strong comeback after failure every time.
India lost the first Test match against New Zealand here by eight wickets on Sunday. This was New Zealand's first Test win in India in 36 years. Pant wrote on 'X', 'This game will test your abilities, knock you down, lift you up and throw you back again.
Pant made a strong comeback in the match by scoring 99 runs off 105 balls in India's second innings. India scored 462 runs in the second innings. He thanked the Bangalore audience for their support. The second Test of the series will be held in Pune from October 24. Pant wrote, 'Thank you to the wonderful fans of Bangalore for their love, support and encouragement. We will come back stronger.'
