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Rishabh Pant retires hurt as India reaches 300/5 in second Test

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rishabh Pant retires hurt as India reaches 300/5 in second Test
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Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on the wrist during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on August 24. The incident occurred in the 58th over of India's innings, leaving him uncomfortable despite treatment from the team's physiotherapist. Pant had scored three runs off 15 balls before walking off. India managed to reach 300/5 at stumps, with Devdutt Padikkal scoring 117 runs. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed optimism that Pant would be able to bat on Day 2.

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  • •Pant injured after being hit on the wrist by Lahiru Kumara
  • •India finished Day 1 at 300/5
  • •Padikkal contributed a century under pressure
  • •Coach Kotak expects Pant to return for Day 2
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  • 8:56 AMYahoo Sports — Retired hurt after hit on wrist: Will Rishabh Pant bat on day 2 of Sri Lanka Test? India coach answers
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Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

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