[WATCH]- India Faces Injury Concern As Rishabh Pant Gets Hit On His Knee During Practice

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant experienced severe pain during the team’s first practice session in Dubai ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Indian squad arrived in Dubai on Saturday, February 15, receiving a warm welcome with enthusiastic cheers.

Soon after their arrival, the team began their first training session, focusing on adapting to the hot and humid local conditions in Dubai ahead of the crucial tournament. During practice, Rishabh Pant suffered a sudden blow to his knee, leaving him in intense pain.

A widely circulated video captured the shocking moment he collapsed to the ground, prompting immediate attention from the team’s physio. Following the injury, Rishabh Pant was seen limping off the field with visible discomfort. You can watch the video here:

Rishabh Pant got hit on his knees 👀

– hope this is not serious 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Nz4e93Jf1b

— Nikhil (@TheCric8Boy) February 16, 2025

Indian fans will be hoping that the wicketkeeper’s injury isn’t serious and that he remains fit and available whenever the team needs him during the tournament. Pant has been named as the backup wicketkeeper in India‘s 15-member squad, with KL Rahul set to be the first-choice keeper, as confirmed by head coach Gautam Gambhir.

India set to kick off Champions Trophy  campaign on February 20

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19, with the tournament opener featuring Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, with their campaign kicking off against Bangladesh on February 20.

The much-awaited India-Pakistan showdown is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, while India will conclude their group-stage matches against New Zealand on Sunday, March 2. The Men in Blue have a strong history in the tournament, having reached the final in the last two editions—winning the title in 2013 and finishing as runners-up to Pakistan in 2017.

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