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Rishabh Pant did not keep wicket after injuring his left hand during the previous Test at Lord\u2019s. <\/a>The Indian Cricket Team is gearing up for the fourth Test against England, starting on July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Rishabh Pant availability as wicket-keeper for this match remains uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He suffered a finger injury on the first day of the third Test at Lord\u2019s while attempting to stop a ball from Jasprit Bumrah. Consequently, Dhruv Jurel took over wicket-keeping duties for India in that game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jurel kept wicket in both innings, with Rishabh Pant participating solely as a batsman. Recent reports suggest that Jurel is likely to be included in the playing XI for the Manchester Test as wicket-keeper, while Pant will focus on batting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rishabh Pant Begins Wicket-Keeping Practice Ahead of Manchester Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On Monday, Rishabh Pant kicked off his wicket-keeping training in preparation for the upcoming Manchester Test. Clips and photos of his practice sessions quickly went viral on social media. Check out the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rishabh Pant with the big gloves. Injured finger well taped and he looks good pic.twitter.com\/VYNsOkuxKg<\/a><\/p>— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) July 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the left-handed batsman has been in excellent form throughout the series. Pant stands as the second-highest run-scorer, trailing only Shubman Gill, who has amassed 607 runs. With an impressive average of 70.83,Rishabh Pant has scored 425 runs in six innings. The Indian Test vice-captain has notched up two centuries and two half-centuries across three matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first Test at Headingley, Rishabh Pant made history by scoring centuries in both innings, becoming the first Indian to achieve twin centuries in a Test match in England. He also surpassed MS Dhoni\u2019s record to become the Indian wicket-keeper with the most Test centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the fourth Test approaches, India\u2019s squad has been hit by a few injury setbacks. Nitish Kumar Reddy is out for the final two matches due to a knee injury. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been ruled out of the fourth Test, and Akash Deep remains doubtful with a groin strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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