Rishabh Pant Walks Off the Field After Being Struck on the Wrist by a Searing Lahiru Kumara Bouncer on Day 1 of SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
Pant was treated by India’s physio and left after 3 runs off 15 balls, raising concern over his availability later in the match.
- On Sunday, India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after sustaining a wrist injury during the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
- During the 58th over, Pant attempted a pull shot against Sri Lankan fast bowler Lahiru Kumara, but the ball caught his glove before striking his wrist.
- India's score was 207/3 in 57 overs when Pant left the field; the wicketkeeper-batter had scored only 3 runs off 15 balls before medical staff applied ice packs to limit swelling.
- Ravindra Jadeja replaced Pant at the crease to join Devdutt Padikkal, who remained batting as play continued following the medical interruption.
- Further assessment will determine if Pant can return to the field, with the injury timing presenting a concern for India's batting order and wicketkeeping duties.
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Colombo Test: Rishabh Pant Walks Off Retired Hurt After Wrist Injury
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt during the second Test against Sri Lanka after being hit on his left arm by a short ball from Lahiru Kumara. He received medical attention but was visibly in pain and left the field, with Ravindra Jadeja replacing him.
Colombo Test: Rishabh Pant retires hurt after being hit on left arm - The Tribune
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, here on Sunday. During the third session of the day, Sri Lanka seamer Lahiru Kumara attacked Pant with a short ball, which the Indian batter attempted to pull it behind the […]
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant suffered an injury during the second Test against Sri Lanka. The injury was so severe that he had to leave the field immediately.
Rishabh Pant walks off the field after being struck on the wrist by a searing Lahiru Kumara bouncer on Day 1 of SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field on the opening day of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first.
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