Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Rishabh Pant eager to bat by taking painkillers

Team India aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a toe fracture. 

However, it has been learnt that the left-handed batter is willing to take painkillers and come out to bat in the second innings of the Manchester Test if the need arises.

As per reports, Pant is currently unable to put any pressure on his foot and him coming out to bat is an unlikely proposition for now.

"At the moment, he's unable to put pressure on his foot - as everyone saw, he was carted off the ground yesterday. But he's determined, and knowing him, he might still come out to bat, who knows? That said, much will depend on the medical advice, not just his intent," read a report.

Earlier, reports were published in some sections of media that Pant will be out of competitive cricket for six weeks. His next possible assignment might come against the West Indies in a home Test series in October 2025.

Pant had an injury to his hand during the Lord's Test as well. He didn't keep the wickets as Dhruv Jurel came in as a substitute wicketkeeper.