India, July 17 -- Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided a crucial update on Rishabh Pant's fitness ahead of the fourth Test match in Manchester. Pant's availability for the next Test remains in doubt after he injured his finger while attempting a diving take on Day 1 at Lord's. The wicketkeeper was in clear discomfort and left the field for medical attention, with Dhruv Jurel taking over the gloves. Despite the injury, Pant displayed remarkable resilience, returning to bat in both innings and contributing crucial runs for India.

Ten Doeschate hinted that Pant might play as a specialist batter in Manchester after what he did with the bat despite his injury at Lord's

"He will bat in Manchester before the Test. I don't...