India, July 24 -- Former England captain Michael Atherton fears the worst for India, as "uncertainty" clouded the visitors following Rishabh Pant's injury on Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Pant was forced to retire hurt before India reached stumps at 264/4.

The incident occurred in the final hour of play when Pant attempted a reverse sweep to an overpitched delivery from Chris Woakes. England appealed for LBW, but replays showed an inside edge before the ball struck his right foot.

Pant, who had scored a brisk 37 off 48, limped in visible pain before collapsing to the ground, prompting immediate medical attention. He was carted off the field and taken to hospital for scans, with the squad's medical team now monitoring his pro...