Updated On: 24 July, 2025 07:14 PM IST | Manchester | mid-day online correspondent
Pant, who had retired hurt on 37 after taking a painful blow to his right foot on day one, returned to the crease amid warm applause from the crowd. Walking in with a visible limp, the Indian vice-captain defied discomfort to compile a gutsy 54 off 75 deliveries, holding the lower order together before becoming one of Ben Stokes' five victims

Rishabh Pant comes on to resume his innings after going off injured the previous day on day two (Pic: AFP)
Rishabh Pant once again put his resilience on display to the team's cause, scoring a gritty half-century despite nursing a fractured toe, as India were bowled out for 358 on the second day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Pant, who had retired hurt on 37 after taking a painful blow to his right foot on day one, returned to the crease amid warm applause from the crowd. Walking in with a visible limp, the Indian vice-captain defied discomfort to compile a gutsy 54 off 75 deliveries, holding the lower order together before becoming one of Ben Stokes' five victims.
India, resuming the day at 264 for four, lost Ravindra Jadeja early. The left-hander edged a beautifully shaped outswinger from Jofra Archer in just the second over of the morning. Positioned at second slip, Harry Brook dived forward to take a sharp, low catch, handing England an ideal start.