The Indian team is all set to play its first match in the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup. This match will be against Afghanistan. Before this match, there was a sudden tension between Team India and the fans. Reports have surfaced that star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is missing from the practice session. After this, speculations started that Pant might be injured. However, Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid were relieved when he returned to the practice session after a long absence. Now a big update has come regarding Pant's injury.
Pant has injured his thumb and hand
According to the report, Rishabh Pant has suffered an injury to his toe and hand. Now he continues to bat in the nets. Rishabh Pant was seen hitting some balls in the practice session. Some of his pictures have also surfaced, in which he is seen batting. In some pictures, he was seen talking to coach Rahul Dravid. However, the fans are very happy to see Pant back on the field. He is expected to play a big innings in the match against champions Afghanistan. However, there has been no official statement from the ICC or BCCI regarding Pant's injury.
Superb batting by Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant has batted well in the T20 World Cup so far. He is considered the match winner of Team India. Pant has batted amazingly at number-3 in the World Cup. He played an unbeaten innings of 36 runs against Ireland. He was the high scorer against Pakistan. Pant scored a brilliant 42 runs. He contributed 18 runs against the USA. Pant's fearless batting on difficult pitches is surprising. He is the X-factor player of Team India. Who can change the course of the match at any time. Many veterans have also advised him to open with Rohit. However, Rohit has been opening with Virat. It will be interesting to see at what number Rishabh Pant comes to bat against Afghanistan.