India Vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Here's Why Dhruv Jurel Is Keeping Wickets Instead Of Rishabh Pant In Bengaluru

The Indian team management announced shortly before the resumption of play on Friday that Pant will be unable to participate in the action

Indias Rishabh Pant reacts in pain as he is attended by a member of support staff. AP Photo
India's Rishabh Pant reacts in pain as he is attended by a member of support staff after getting hurt during day two of the first cricket test match between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi
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Rishabh Pant will not be keeping wickets for India on the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand after he suffered a blow to his knee during the second day’s play in Bengaluru. (IND Vs NZ, 1st Test Day 3 Blog | More Cricket News)

The Indian team management announced shortly before the resumption of play on Friday that Pant will be unable to participate in the action.

“Mr Rishabh Pant will not keep wickets on Day 3. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” the statement said.

During the 37th over of New Zealand's innings, Pant was struck on his right knee by a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja, as Devon Conway was at the strike. As a result, the wicketkeeper-batter had to leave the field.

Captain Rohit Sharma later informed that there was swelling and the team didn't want to take any risks.

Dhruv Jurel replaced Pant for the remainder of the play. It's worth noting that Pant had previously undergone multiple surgeries on his right knee following a serious car accident in December 2022.

“It is a precautionary measure. We do not want to take a risk. Rishabh does not want to take a risk because he has gone through a massive surgery on that particular leg," he said.

"So, that was the reason for him to go inside. Hopefully, tonight he can recover and we will see him back on the field tomorrow," added Rohit.

(With PTI Inputs)

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