Rishabh Pant had to leave the field retired hurt on Day 3 of India A’s second four-day match against South Africa A after taking a blow on his left fore-arm.

The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently recovered from the toe fracture sustained during the England tour, has been picked in India’s upcoming two Test series against South Africa, starting on November 14 in Kolkata.

As part of the preparation, the southpaw has been turning out for India A in the series against South Africa A.

Pant came out to bat early in the day following the dismissal of KL Rahul, and started off on a typical fashion with his first three scoring shots being 4, 4 and 6. But moments later a quick bouncer from Tshepo Moreki struck him on the helmet when he attempted a reverse-ramp. The impact had him off balance and was down on the floor, prompting the physio to conduct the mandatory concussion test.

Soon after, a short ball from Moreki hit Pant on his left fore-arm when the left-hander tried to pull a delivery that was angling into his body. Since he was early into the shot, the ball hit him flush on the elbow and Pant was grimacing in pain as the physio came out with the magic spray.

After receiving medical attention, Rishabh Pant decided to carry on before Moreki gave him another painful blow in the abdomen area, forcing the physio to come out for the third time in 20 minutes.

Following a brief gap, the signal was sent to the dressing room to send a new batter as Pant was visibly showing discomfort with his forearm.

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With the fast-approaching South Africa series, the Indian team management and fans would hope that Rishabh Pant recovers quickly and be available as their first-choice wicketkeeper.