During the second session of Day 1 in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sustained a painful blow on his arm from a delivery by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. The incident occurred when Starc bowled a sharp delivery from a short of length spot, catching Pant off guard as he attempted to defend it. The ball reared up unexpectedly, hitting Pant high on the arm.
Following the impact, Pant was seen visibly in discomfort, prompting the physios to rush to the field for treatment. An ice pack was applied to the injured area, which turned noticeably black due to the severity of the blow. Despite the pain, Pant continued batting after receiving treatment, showcasing his resilience.
Pant has been a crucial player for India in the series, and his injury could be a concern for the team’s batting depth. At the time of the incident, India was struggling at 76/4, with Ravindra Jadeja accompanying Pant at the crease.
Australia’s bowlers, led by Starc and Scott Boland, have kept the Indian batting lineup under pressure in this high-stakes Test. The match is critical for India to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
