IND vs ENG: BCCI shares Rishabh Pant injury replace, here’s the updated squad for the Oval Test | Cricket News – Times of India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday shared an replace on Rishabh Pant and likewise revealed the squad for the fifth and ultimate Test between England and India, scheduled to be performed at The Oval. “Rishabh Pant, who sustained a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the series,” the BCCI mentioned in an announcement. “The BCCI Medical Team will continue to monitor his progress, and the team wishes him a speedy recovery.” Tamil Nadu batter Narayan Jagadeesan has been introduced as Pant’s substitute. “The Men’s Selection Committee has named Narayan Jagadeesan as the replacement for Rishabh Pant for the fifth Test, which begins on July 31, 2025, at Kennington Oval, London.” India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Pant’s injury for the first time after the guests salvaged a attract the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pant retired damage on Day 1 when he was taken off the area on a cart along with his foot badly swollen, however he returned—limping—on Day 2 to achieve a half-century.

“It’s been declared that he’s out of the series, and one thing I want to say is that the character and the foundation of this team will be built on something Rishabh did for the team and for the country as well,” Gambhir mentioned. “Any amount of praise is not enough for him, especially for batting with a broken foot. “I think the generations to come will talk about it, and the generations coming forward should talk about it.” Pant was injured whereas making an attempt a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, and the ball deflected onto his proper ankle and foot. India didn’t verify the extent of the injury at the time, however he was changed as wicketkeeper by Dhruv Jurel for the the rest of the match.