IND vs ENG: Suspense continues over Rishabh Pant in 4th Test; Who’d do Wicket-keeping? Details here

The Indian team is trailing 2-1 in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Hence this fourth Test is very important for India.

Post Published By: Subhash Raturi
Updated : 18 July 2025, 12:19 PM IST
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Manchester/New Delhi: Team India's situation in the test series against England is delicate, as India has already lost two out of three matches. Now Team India will have to win the fourth Test to be held in Manchester from 23 July, but there is a tension here too. Team India's star wicketkeeper/batsman Rishabh Pant is injured, which is why there is still suspense over his playing in the fourth Test.

The Indian team is trailing 2-1 in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Hence this fourth Test is very important for India. This match will decide India's future in this series. Therefore, it is very important for every player of India to perform brilliantly.

Suspense Over Pant

Team India is currently very troubled by the injuries of the players. So far there is suspense on whether Rishabh Pant will play or not. In such a situation, the biggest question is that if he does not play, then who will take over the wicketkeeping responsibility in the fourth Test?
KL Rahul will take Charge

If Pant does not play in the fourth Test, then Dhruv Jurel is the available option for Team India. But, many media reports are also saying that KL Rahul will do wicket keeping in the fourth Test.

Do Or Die Situation For India

If the Indian team wins this match, then the last match of the series will be decisive, but if this does not happen and Team India has to face defeat, then it will lose this series. In such a situation, Pant's presence will strengthen Team India in this match. But, his injury has increased everyone's heartbeat, because there is still suspense on whether he will play this match or not.

One relief is that Pant can bat. Which means that he will be a part of the playing-11, but only for batting. There is still doubt on his wicket-keeping. In such a situation, it is also being speculated that KL Rahul can be seen keeping once again.

Management Views

It is being said in some media reports that Pant did not train on Thursday due to injury. His finger needs rest at the moment. The team management is also being cautious about him, because the fourth Test is going to be very important for India. In such a situation, efforts are being made to get him well as soon as possible.

Rishabh Pant bat is speaking loudly in England. He is seen in amazing form. He has performed brilliantly in the game so far, which has benefited Team India a lot. He has also scored two centuries in this series. In such a situation, it is expected that he can also do wonders in the fourth Test to be played in Manchester.

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