Rishabh Pant got serious injury… retired hurt on Josh Hazlewood’s ball, Lucknow Super Giants in trouble

New Delhi. A very worrying news is emerging for Lucknow Super Giants from the match being played at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Team captain and star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has gone out of the field injured, due to which clouds of trouble are looming over Lucknow’s future not only in this match but also in the season. This incident happened in the fourth over of Lucknow’s innings. Pant tried to play a pull shot on a bouncing ball from Royal Challengers Bangalore’s experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Due to the speed and extra bounce of the ball, Pant missed and the ball went straight to the elbow of his left hand.

Rishabh Pant appeared to be in a lot of pain as soon as the ball hit him. Lucknow’s physio Patrick Farhart immediately reached the field and inspected Pant’s injury. However, even after initial first aid, the pain did not subside and Pant decided to ‘retire hurt’. While leaving the field, pain could be clearly seen on his face, which is not a good sign for Lucknow fans.

Difficulties increased for LSG
Lucknow is already in a challenging situation, and now having their captain and biggest match-winner out in the middle innings is no less than a big blow for them. Pant is not only the backbone of the team as a batsman, but as a captain on the field, his strategies are also very important for the team.

Hazlewood’s dominance in bowling
Josh Hazlewood, playing for RCB, has left his mark as soon as he arrived. His precise line-length and pace have troubled the Lucknow top order. This injury suffered by Pant was the result of the same aggressive bowling by Hazlewood, due to which the host team will now try to strengthen its hold on the match.