Manchester, July 27 -- Injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bat on day five of the fourth Test, said India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak here on Saturday.

On day two, Pant came out to bat despite a fractured right foot and went on to score a half-century. Since the injury on day one, it was made clear than Pant will not be in a position to keep but will bat if the team requires.

"Rishabh will bat tomorrow," said Kotak after stumps on day four.

India trail England by 137 runs despite a commendable 174-run rearguard stand between K L Rahul and Shubman Gill on Saturday. India ended day four at 174 for two.

Kotak lauded the captain and Rahul, who has been a rock of the batting line up.

"A five day wicket will have wear and tear but...