Indian captain Shubman Gill gave an update on the injury of Rishabh Pant, who said that the finger problem of the wicketkeeper-batter is not very serious, and he should be available for the match in Manchester. Pant hurt his left-hand index finger while trying to gather a delivery by Jasprit Bumrah in England's first innings at Lord's. Even though he finished that over, he did not continue to keep wickets for the rest of the match. Substitute Dhruv Jurel performed the glove duties behind the wickets, and Pant continued to bat in both innings even with the injury. The Three Lions went on to win the crucial third Test by 22 runs, making it 2-1 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. Here is what Gill said to the reporters, as quoted by DD News “Rishabh went for scans and there is no major injury there. I think he should be fine for the next test match,” Pant is the second-highest run-scorer of the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 425 runs from six innings with two centuries under his belt. He is only behind captain, who tops the list with 607 runs in the three Tests played thus far. Therefore, his presence is essential for the Indian side, which is presently 1-2 down in the five-match series with a couple of more game remaining to play. Also Read | England Penalized, Slip to 3rd in WTC After Slow Over Rate Pant’s Presence a Big Boost for India Ahead of Crucial Fourth Test Having Rishabh Pant fit and available in the team will definitely lift their confidence as they approach the pivotal fourth Test. His inclusion provides depth to the batting unit and vibrancy behind the wickets. Pant has been in excellent touch during the England tour, making crucial runs and giving indications of his old self. His comeback might prove to be the game-changer India is looking for in the series. With the pressure on the team, a fit and in-form Pant could very well prove to be the difference.