Rishabh Pant – Pant’s finger got fractured, Jurel took the gloves.

Chandan

Published on: 11 July 2025

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant took a hard hit on his left index finger during the first day of the third Test match between England and India at Lord’s on July 10, 2025. When he dove to stop a wide delivery from Jasprit Bumrah in the 34th over, the ball impacted the tip of his finger, causing the injury.

The hit was severe; Pant gritted his teeth in agony, was treated on the field with tape and ice spray, but was eventually unable to continue. He left in the middle of the over to receive more care while being watched over by the team’s medical and physiotherapists.

(10 जुलाई, 2025 को लॉर्ड्स में इंग्लैंड और भारत के बीच खेले गए तीसरे टेस्ट मैच के पहले दिन ऋषभ पंत की बाईं तर्जनी उंगली में ज़ोरदार चोट लग गई। 34वें ओवर में जसप्रीत बुमराह की एक वाइड गेंद को रोकने के लिए जब वह डाइव लगाकर नीचे उतरे, तो गेंद उनकी उंगली के सिरे पर लगी और चोटिल हो गई।

चोट गंभीर थी; पंत दर्द से दांत पीसने लगे, मैदान पर ही उनका इलाज टेप और आइस स्प्रे से किया गया, लेकिन अंततः वह आगे नहीं खेल पाए। टीम के मेडिकल और फिजियोथेरेपिस्ट की निगरानी में उन्हें और अधिक देखभाल के लिए ओवर के बीच में ही मैदान से बाहर जाना पड़ा।)

It was necessary to press pins:

Pant was being treated after being struck on the left index finger, according to BCCI.
Later, Sky Sports reassured that there was “no fear” at this point and compared the injury to a chipped nail. They said that after India’s innings started, he should still be fit to bat.

Who Replaced Him: Dhruv Jurel
As soon as Pant was taken off the field, India’s backup wicketkeeper, Dhruv Jurel, put on the gloves and took over for the rest of Day 1.

Day 2 Developments

Pant did not return to the field on Day 2 (July 11), and Jurel remained the keeper from the first several hours.
As Pant remained under strict medical monitoring, the BCCI formally acknowledged this arrangement, stating that Jurel “would continue to keep wickets.”

Can Jurel Completely Replace Pant?

In Test matches, cricket regulations permit a wicketkeeper to be temporarily replaced, which is precisely what occurred. But such a replacement is unable to bowl, bat, or serve as captain.

This means:

Jurel can keep wickets through both innings.

However, India won’t have a player available if Pant is declared unfit to bat until he comes back to bat later.

Synopsis and Implications for India

Aspect	Details
Injury	Pant injured his left index finger on Day 1 at Lord’s.
Immediate replacement	Dhruv Jurel took over wicketkeeping duties.
Day 2 status	Pant remains off the field; Jurel continues behind the stumps.
Rule implications	Jurel can keep, but cannot bat—India may be a batter short if Pant is ruled out fully.

What’s Next?

Pant’s ability to bat later in the game and potentially return to keeping duties will depend on how severe his finger injury is (bruised vs. fractured/chipped).
Dhruv Jurel is doing well, and critics have praised his astute strategy. For the time being, India has a trustworthy glove man in charge.

As the Test goes on, both team management and fans will be closely monitoring medical updates to see if Pant can return to the action with gloves or a bat.

Despite being a defeat for India, this occurrence emphasizes how crucial team depth is. India may restore equilibrium if Pant is able to bat later. In the absence of their vice-captain, they will have to rely on Jurel’s glove work and hope their batting lineup can compete.

Rishabh Pant: 5 serious injuries

Near-fatal car accident (December 2022)
Pant suffered a life-threatening car accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. His car hit a divider and caught fire, leaving him with multiple injuries.

Dislocated right knee and multiple ligament tears
The accident caused severe damage to his right knee, including tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and medial collateral ligament (MCL). He required reconstructive surgery and long rehabilitation.

Facial injuries, cuts, and skin loss
The accident left him with deep lacerations on his forehead, lacerations, and significant skin loss from his neck to his knees. He also suffered abrasions on his back, which required plastic surgery and treatment for soft tissue injuries.

Wrist, ankle and toe injuries

Apart from the knee injuries, Pant also suffered injuries to his right wrist, ankle and a toe. This made his recovery process even more challenging.

Toe fracture during England Test (2025)

In July 2025, while playing against England at Old Trafford, Pant was hit on the foot by a ball. His toe was fractured and swelling also appeared, due to which he had to retire hurt.

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