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Rishabh Pant injured, walks off retired hurt in second Test against Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:56 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Rishabh Pant injured, walks off retired hurt in second Test against Sri Lanka

Summary

Rishabh Pant exited the field during the second Test against Sri Lanka after sustaining a wrist injury on August 23. The injury occurred in the 58th over when a short delivery from Lahiru Kumara struck his wrist. Medical staff attended to him on the field, applying ice and tape, and he later received additional treatment in the dugout. Ravindra Jadeja replaced Pant as India's innings continued. India leads the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 165 runs.

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•Rishabh Pant hit on wrist during second Test against Sri Lanka.
•Injury occurred while attempting a pull shot in the 58th over.
•Medical staff treated Pant on the field before he retired hurt.
•Ravindra Jadeja came to bat in Pant's place.
•India leads the series 1-0 after winning the first Test.

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3:56 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Injury scare! Rishabh Pant hit on wrist, walks off retired hurt

What they're saying

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Rishabh Pant went for a pull shot but could only glove the ball. He immediately appeared to be in discomfort and held his wrist. The physio quickly came onto the field and applied an ice pack to Pant's wrist to prevent swelling. After a lengthy stoppage, tape was briefly applied to the wrist before being removed. The umpire also checked on Pant before the India batter eventually walked off the field retired hurt.
— Yahoo Sports

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