Rishabh Pant Ruled Out of India vs England 5th Test Due to Injury – N Jagadeesan Named Replacement
The India vs England 5th Test is just around the corner, but Team India has suffered a big blow.
Rishabh Pant, the star wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the final match due to an injury.
This is a huge setback for India, especially after Pant’s brave performance in the previous Test.
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What Happened to Rishabh Pant?
During the 4th Test in Manchester, Pant got hurt while batting.
He tried to play a reverse sweep off England’s Chris Woakes, but the ball hit his right foot hard.
At that time, he was batting on 37 runs.
The pain was so bad that he had to leave the field immediately.
But Rishabh Pant is known for his fighting spirit.
The next day, he came back to bat despite the injury and scored a crucial half-century (50+ runs).
However, he couldn’t keep wickets, so Dhruv Jurel took over the wicketkeeping duties.
Even on the final day (Day 5) of the match, Pant was seen on crutches but was ready to bat if needed.
Luckily, players like KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja played so well that India saved the match without needing Pant to bat again.
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BCCI Confirms Pant’s Injury
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced that Rishabh Pant has a fracture in his right foot and will miss the 5th Test against England.
In their statement, the BCCI said:
“Rishabh Pant has suffered a fracture in his right foot during the 4th Test against England. He will not play in the final Test. The BCCI medical team is keeping an eye on his recovery, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
This is a big loss for India because Pant’s aggressive batting and quick wicketkeeping have been key in this series.
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Who Will Replace Rishabh Pant?
Since Pant is out, the Indian selectors have picked N Jagadeesan, a young wicketkeeper-batter from Tamil Nadu, as his replacement.
Jagadeesan has been performing well in domestic cricket and now gets a big chance to prove himself in international cricket.
India’s Updated Squad
Here’s the full squad for the India vs England 5th Test:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Anshul Kamboj
- Arshdeep Singh
- N Jagadeesan (WK – Replacement for Rishabh Pant)
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What’s Next for Rishabh Pant?
The BCCI has not yet given a timeline for Pant’s return.
Since he has a foot fracture, he might need weeks or even months to recover fully.
Fans hope he gets fit soon because India needs him in future series.
Pant’s Recent Comeback from a Big Injury
This is not the first time Rishabh Pant has faced a major injury.
In late 2022, he was in a serious car accident and had to undergo surgery.
He made a strong comeback, but now this foot injury has sidelined him again.
India vs England 5th Test
The 5th Test will be played at The Oval, London, starting on July 31, 2025.
With the series still alive, this match will be exciting.
Key Players to Watch
- Shubman Gill (Captain) – Needs to lead from the front.
- Jasprit Bumrah – India’s best fast bowler.
- KL Rahul – Must score big runs.
- Ravindra Jadeja – Can change the game with bat and ball.
- N Jagadeesan – Can he make an impact in his debut Test?