Rishabh Pant’s return to bat despite an injury on Day 2 of the Manchester Test was hailed as heroic by fans and experts alike. However, a storm has erupted after former England cricketer David Lloyd questioned the seriousness of Pant’s injury—calling it exaggerated and even suggesting it might be “drama.”
David Lloyd’s Shocking Claim
Speaking to Talk Sport Cricket
, Lloyd said,
“I never had a metatarsal injury in my foot… I played with broken bones in my hand and face. Pant looked in pain, but the lounge conversation was that he’s using the injury to his advantage.”
According to Lloyd, several people around him during the match believed Pant was “milking” the injury. Some even suggested that he should have been timed out, implying he delayed his return to the crease intentionally.
Pant’s Injury on Day 1
Pant was hit by a ball from Chris Woakes on Day 1 while attempting a shot. The delivery struck his foot, reportedly fracturing his thumb. He was visibly struggling to walk and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. But despite the pain, he returned to score a gutsy 54-run knock