Rishabh Pant went off the field after getting hit on the knee while keeping wicket on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand. India captain Rohit Sharma said there was some swelling and the team didn't want to take any risks given Pant had recovered from serious knee injuries sustained during a car crash in December 2022.

Being bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings was tough enough for India, but an injury to Rishabh Pant made matters even worse in Bengaluru. Pant suffered a blow to his right knee, the same one he had surgery on following a life-threatening car accident.

Pant was spotted leaving the field after getting struck on the knee while keeping the wickets during day two of Indias first Test against New Zealand on October 17.

After being bowled out to a record-low of 46, the Indian cricket team also lost their star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to an injury while fielding on Day 2 of the first Test match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Skipper Rohit Sharma gave an update on Rishabh Pant's injury that saw him walk off the field during day two of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand.

After a tough day on the field, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed that Rishabh Pant was hit on his surgically repaired kneecap. The incident forced Pant off the field as a precaution. In the match,

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after suffering a knee injury on day two of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The incident happened during the evening session when Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were at the crease for New Zealand.

Rishabh Pant hurt his knee while wicketkeeping in the first innings against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He walked off the field with the help of support staff and is unlikely to return for the rest of play on Day 2.

Rohit Sharma reassured fans about Rishabh Pant's injury, stating he left the field as a precautionary measure.

Rishabh Pant suffered a massive injury on Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand and was thus taken off the field limping.