India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant ruled out of Rajkot ODI due to concussion
Team India reached Rajkot for the 2nd ODI on Wednesday, however, Rishabh Pant, who was supposed to join the team later, will now travel Bengaluru for rehabilitation.
In Short
- Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of 2nd ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot
- Pant had suffered a concussion after getting hit on the helmet in the opening game
- During India innings on Tuesday, Pant got hit on the helmet off pacer Pat Cummins's bouncer
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of 2nd ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot. Pant had suffered a concussion after getting hit on the helmet in the opening game of the series in Mumbai.
Team India reached Rajkot for the 2nd ODI on Wednesday, however, Pant, who was supposed to join the team later, will now travel Bengaluru for rehabilitation.
During India innings on Tuesday, Pant got hit on the helmet off pacer Pat Cummins's bouncer, which also led to his dismissal for 28 in the 44th over of India's innings. Pant had to seek treatment during the innings break and was kept out of the remaining match due to concussion.
"He (Pant) is ruled out of the 2nd ODI. His availability for the final ODI will be based on how he responds during the rehabilitation protocol," BCCI said in a statement.
Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant ruled out of 2nd ODI. After getting hit on his helmet while batting in 1st ODI, Rishabh got a concussion & took no further part in the game. His availability for final ODI will be based on how he responds during the rehabilitation protocol. #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/EMsUbLoHAc ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2020
"After getting hit on his helmet while batting in the 1st ODI, Rishabh got a concussion and took no further part in the game. He was then taken to the hospital for overnight monitoring under a specialist.
"He is stable and all his scan reports are clear. He has been discharged from the hospital and will head to NCA, Bengaluru to undergo his rehabilitation protocol," the release further stated.
The 2nd ODI between India and Australia will be played on Jan 17. India suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the opening ODI which was their biggest win against the sub-continental giants.
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