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Rishabh Pant Shares Recovery Update With Walking Boot Still On

The India wicketkeeper has been ruled out of the Asia Cup after a metatarsal fracture in the Manchester Test.

Overview

  • Pant posted an Instagram photo of his bandaged right foot with the caption, "How many more days in this?"
  • Republic reported the hard cast has been removed and gym work has started, though he remains in a walking boot.
  • The right-foot injury occurred in July when he inside-edged a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes during the Manchester Test.
  • Scans confirmed a metatarsal fracture, ending his participation in the England series and setting a six-week rehabilitation plan.
  • He has been ruled out of the Asia Cup starting September 9, and Rediff reported he is expected to miss the October West Indies Tests.