NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant endured a tough day at the office, taking a painful blow from a Mitchell Starc short delivery during the opening day of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG on Friday.
The incident occurred in the 35th over of India’s innings when Pant, attempting to fend off a sharp bouncer from Starc, was struck on the arm. The impact left a noticeable bruise, quickly turning the area black. Pant immediately called for medical attention, and the team physio treated the injury with an ice pack.
But the drama didn’t end there.
In Starc’s very next over, he unleashed another fiery short delivery, clocking 144.6 kph, which struck Pant’s helmet. The ball hit flush on the grill, leaving Pant with little time to react.
Concerned, Starc promptly rushed over to check on Pant, showcasing sportsmanship in the heat of the contest.
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Rohit had been under pressure to perform in the series, where he has averaged just six with the bat.
