News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the start of the difficult tour of South Africa, such a news has come from the camp of the Indian team, which has increased the heartbeats of crores of fans. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, one of the team’s most explosive and reliable players, has been injured during practice. A video of this incident is also going viral, in which Pant is seen groaning in pain. This incident happened when the Indian team was finalizing its preparations in Perth. The players were sweating profusely to face the bouncy pitches of South Africa, when the unexpected happened. How did Pant get hurt? It is clearly visible in the video that Rishabh Pant was batting in the nets. Then a fast ball hit his finger directly. Pant appeared to be in severe pain as soon as the ball hit him and he immediately removed his gloves and looked at his finger. The injury was so painful that the team physio had to immediately come to the field. The physio examined Pant’s injury and after some time took him out of the field. Pant being in pain and leaving the practice midway is a big danger sign for Team India. How serious is this injury? At present, no official statement has come from BCCI or the team management regarding the seriousness of Rishabh Pant’s injury. But a finger injury is very important for a wicketkeeper. If this injury turns out to be deep, like a hairline fracture, then it may be very difficult for him to play in the first Test match against South Africa. Why is Pant’s presence so important? Rishabh Pant is not just a wicketkeeper, but is the backbone of the Indian team in Test cricket. Coming to the middle order, he can change the course of the match at any time with his aggressive batting. Especially on foreign pitches, be it Australia or England, Pant has single-handedly led India to historic victories. If Pant is out of the team, it will be a big headache for captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid. This will not only disturb the balance of the team, but it will also be almost impossible to fill his place with any other player. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the medical report of Rishabh Pant. Crores of Indian fans are praying that the injury is not too serious and that our ‘Lion’ should be fully fit and ready to roar in the field before the first test.