Pant’s Pain Halts India’s Progress on Day 1 at Old Trafford
A solid Day 1 for India at Old Trafford was overshadowed by Rishabh Pant’s freak foot injury that forced him to retire hurt on 37. From a position of strength at 264/3, India now faces a middle-order crisis with only five recognised batters and Pant’s return uncertain.
Fire & Ice Fell Apart at Lord’s
India’s chase at Lord’s crumbled under pressure as Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul — the Fire & Ice duo — fell apart on Day 5 of the 3rd Test against England. With just 193 to chase, India folded for 170, losing by 22 runs. While Jadeja stood tall with an unbeaten 61, the rest succumbed to England’s sledging and intensity. Skipper Gill admitted Pant’s run-out and lack of partnerships cost the match. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed, but Karun Nair’s struggles continued. A cautionary tale in the heart of Test cricket.