Rishabh Pant was forced off the ground on Day 1 of the fourth Test after being hit on the foot while facing Chris Woakes' delivery.
The wicket-keeper batter was visibly in pain as he received immediate medical attention on the ground before being carried off the ground in a golf cart.
Pant was rushed to a hospital and after conducting tests, it was found that he had a fractured metatarsal, which effectively ruled him out of action for the remainder of the fourth Test and the series.
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Just when it seemed that India would be without their star batter in the rest of the first innings and would be down 10 players in the second innings, Pant stunned the cricket world and the audience present at Old Trafford by coming out to bat, following Shardul Thakur's dismissal in the 102nd over.
WATCH: Rishabh Pant gets a standing ovation at Old Trafford
The crowd present at the stadium saluted Pant's bravery as they rose from their seats to give a standing ovation to the India star.
Although Pant came out to bat, he was understandably in immense pain as he was spotted limping while coming out of the pavilion.
Rishabh Pant is hobbling out to a standing ovation from the Old Trafford crowd! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/I1vZ1MLR16
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READ: Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of 5th Test? Possible replacements
Who will replace Rishabh Pant in the 5th Test?
BCCI have already confirmed that Pant won't pick up the gloves in the remainder of the match as Dhruv Jurel is set to perform wicket-keeping duties.
Meanwhile, the board are looking at options back home to replace the injured player in the fifth and final Test at the Oval. Ishan Kishan was one of the contenders, BCCI were considering, however, the Sunrisers Hyderabad player has injured himself after falling, according to journalist Devendra Pandey.
Cricbuzz, on the other hand, has claimed that Tamil Nadu wicket-keeper N Jagadeesan is likely to join the squad ahead of the fifth Test and replace Pant in the team.