Rishabh Pant's Heroic Knock Despite Injury

In a courageous display, Rishabh Pant batted with a fractured toe to score 54, as India concluded its first innings at 358 in the fourth Test. Despite an early loss, India put up a solid partnership later, but Ben Stokes ensured England had the upper hand with his 5-wicket haul.

Displaying remarkable resilience, Rishabh Pant batted through a fractured toe to notch a crucial half-century, guiding India's first innings to a total of 358 against England in the fourth Test.

After suffering an injury the previous day, Pant returned to bat with courage, ultimately scoring 54 off 75 balls. His valiant effort was celebrated with a standing ovation, despite Ben Stokes' impressive bowling, which concluded with five wickets for 72 runs.

India began the day at 264 for four and faced an early setback when Ravindra Jadeja was caught at slip. Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar added resilience, yet it was Stokes, with key wickets, who tilted the balance in England's favor.

(With inputs from agencies.)