Rishabh Pant: A Warrior's Stance with a Fractured Foot

Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant's determination shone through as he took to the field to bat with a fractured foot during the fourth Test against England. The remarkable display of courage harks back to legendary moments in cricket, such as Anil Kumble's bowling heroics back in 2002.

Pant initially retired hurt on the first day after an ambitious shot off Chris Woakes resulted in a break to his right foot. Despite the injury, Pant returned on the second day, weathering the pain to score a half-century and contribute to two partnerships, showing immense dedication and resilience.

This courageous move was entirely Pant's choice, and it did not just boost India's position but also resonated with historic sporting spirit. As per Manjrekar's comments on Jio HotStar, this is a testament to Pant's commitment, and it may elucidate why he prioritizes success in Test cricket over other formats.

(With inputs from agencies.)