India vs Australia: After suffering concussion, Rishabh Pant to not travel with squad to Rajkot

In the clash between India and Australia, Rishabh Pant copped a blow on the helmet while batting. 

The wicketkeeper-batsman was diagnosed with a concussion, and it now decided that he will not travel with the Indian team to Rajkot for the second ODI.

Pant didn’t take the field for fielding and KL Rahul was handed the gloves to wicketkeep.

Update: Rishabh Pant has got a concussion after being hit on his helmet while batting. KL Rahul is keeping wickets in his absence. Pant is under observation at the moment. #TeamIndia #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/JkVElMacQc

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2020

The young lad remains under observation. “Rishabh Pant will not be travelling to Rajkot today with other members. He will join the team later,” a BCCI source told PTI.

“Normally 24 hours is the time to keep someone who has suffered concussion under observation,” he added.

There is no clarity on whether he will be available for selection or rested in the next game.

Pant was hit on the helmet by a Pat Cummins bouncer, which had also led to his dismissal in the 44th over. The ball had hit the top edge of his bat and then his helmet. 

On Tuesday night, the BCCI said in a statement that Pant is under observation and he would be monitored overnight.

As for the match, India faced a terrible defeat as the Aussies gave the host a 10-wicket hammering in the series-opener. This is their biggest win against the sub-continental giants.