India suffered a potential setback on Day 1 of the Lord’s Test against England after wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field due to injury. He has been replaced by Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps.With the five-match series level at 1-1 following India’s emphatic win at Edgbaston, the visitors were hoping to take the lead in London, especially with ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah back in the XI.However, an awkward moment just after lunch raised concerns. Pant injured himself while diving to his left to collect a wayward delivery from Bumrah down the leg side. He managed only to get his fingertips on the ball, which ran away for two byes. Though he initially carried on, the discomfort was evident, and medical attention was required.
Pant completed the 34th over of England’s innings but soon relinquished the gloves. Substitute Dhruv Jurel took over the wicketkeeping duties.It’s unclear whether Pant will return later in the innings or be fit to bat. Slotted at No. 5, Pant’s absence could force India to bat with only 10 if the injury rules him out for the remainder of the Test.
