Rishabh Pant's Brave Comeback: Inspiring 54-Run Knock in Manchester Test - Best11.in

This is that moment, this is that moment when Rishabh Pant, injured and limping, steps back onto the field in Manchester to bat for Team India. The packed crowd at Old Trafford is clapping with enthusiasm for him. This is courage. Courage is synonymous with the name Rishabh. That’s what we are witnessing. Despite being injured, he showed his commitment to his team. He truly deserves a salute. Such bravery, such a brave player—it must be said that it’s India’s fortune to have him. 

When the Indian team confirmed that Rishabh Pant, who left the field injured yesterday, is available to bat today, people like Manjrekar are saying it’s not due to pressure from the team management but a voluntary decision by Pant. He said, 'I will be there to bat, I am available.' What a mentally strong player Rishabh Pant is. Today, he has gifted us moments to remember forever. He has shown what bravery is. 

In any case, Rishabh Pant returned after scoring a half-century. Pant scored 54 runs off 75 balls, including three fours and two sixes. India’s first innings ended at 358 runs. Today, Jadeja scored 20 runs, Washington Sundar scored 27 runs off 90 balls, and Shardul Thakur contributed 41 runs off 88 balls—excellent contributions from them. Anshul Kamboj was dismissed for a duck, while Bumrah took 4 wickets and Siraj took 5. 

We must highlight that courage. Rishabh Pant played such a splendid innings. In the end, Jofra Archer bowled him out with a beautiful delivery, knocking over the stumps. That’s how his innings concluded, but everyone welcomed him back with applause. As mentioned, Rishabh Pant’s contribution was 54 runs off 75 balls, with three fours and two sixes. 

In India’s innings, yesterday, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58 runs, KL Rahul scored 46 runs, and Sai Sudharsan scored 61 runs. Captain Shubman Gill managed only 12 runs. In any case, India’s first innings concluded at 358 runs, which is not a bad total in these conditions—a fairly good score achieved by our boys. 

Jofra Archer took three wickets, while Ben Stokes was England’s hero in bowling, taking five wickets for 72 runs in his overs. Liam Dawson and Chris Woakes took one wicket each. England has begun their batting response.