Rishabh Pant Shoulder Injury: Morne Morkel Gives Major Fitness Update

Rishabh Pant suffered a nasty blow to his left wrist on day one of India’s second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo when he was hit by a stinging bouncer from fast bowler Lahiru Kumara. The event occurred in the last session, when Kumara was called back into the attack on the first ball of the 58th over, prompting Pant to retire injured from the game.

Rishabh Pant  returned to bat on day two and scored 63 runs, including two sixes and six fours, to complete his 21st Test century. He and Jurel shared a 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket before being removed. India declared their first innings at 503 for 9, with Rishabh Pant contribution being significant considering his earlier wrist injury.

However, a subsequent injury to his right shoulder occurred during or after his batting, prompting the team to reconsider his fitness for the duration of the contest.

Morkel verifies a severely injured shoulder

After stumps on Day 3, India’s bowling coach provided an update on Pant, who had a seriously damaged shoulder.His shoulder is severely damaged. He will be evaluated overnight. “We want his experience behind the plate because he reads the game so well,” Morkel remarked during a press conference.

Rishabh Pant shoulder injury has already prompted him to be relieved of wicketkeeping responsibilities.

Dhruv Jurel took up the gloves when Sri Lanka began their first innings after India declared, with the team physio keeping a careful eye on Rishabh Pant for any developments.

Jurel acknowledged that Pant was being evaluated for shoulder soreness, and that he kept wicket since Pant had felt discomfort in that region. The senior batter’s experience and ability to read the game made his potential absence a source of concern for India’s bowling attack.

Jurel takes over the wicketkeeping duties.

Jurel went on to make a substantial contribution with the bat, reaching 115 not out from 171 balls, including nine fours. He became only the second Indian batsman, after Hardik Pandya, to record a Test century at number seven or lower in Sri Lanka, and it was his second century overall. T

The team continued to closely monitor Rishabh Pant condition ahead of the remaining days of the Test match, with his eligibility for further innings contingent on an overnight assessment and physio review.