Manchester, July 24 -- The India wicket-keeper batter, who had to walk off injured on Day 1 after taking a painful blow from a Chris Woakes toe-crusher, stunned everyone as he limped back onto the field on Thursday to bat on Day 2 of the Manchester Test.

As he walked out after the dismissal of Shardul Thakur for 41, the Manchester crowd rose to their feet and erupted in a massive cheer.

The classy reception was given by the Old Trafford crowd, which was posted by the official X handle of England Cricket.

https://x.com/englandcricket/status/1948347388256546995

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, never one to shy away from recognising fighting spirit, posted on X,

"Rishabh Pant you fighter."

https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/1948345...