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India's wicketkeeping woes continue as Rishabh Pant fractures his foot during the Manchester Test. Tamil Nadu's Narayan Jagadeesan gets the call-up with an impressive first-class record of 10 centuries. Pant's absence leaves a massive gap as he's been India's batting backbone this series. The final Test at The Oval now becomes a high-stakes battle with the series still up for grabs.

Key Points: Jagadeesan Replaces Injured Pant for India England Test Finale

  • Pant ruled out with foot fracture after scoring 54 in Manchester
  • Jagadeesan brings 47.50 FC average as replacement
  • India eye series-levelling win at The Oval
  • Pant was India's third-highest scorer with 479 runs
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Jagadeesan replaces Pant for final Test in England

Narayan Jagadeesan steps in for Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper's foot fracture in the crucial fifth Test against England.

"Pant leaves behind big shoes to fill after averaging 68.42 this series – ICC Report"

Manchester, July 28

Rishabh Pant had a fracture to his right foot during the first innings in Manchester, and it's official that Narayan Jagadeesan has been added to the squad as his replacement, according to the website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was ruled out as a result of this injury. He scored 54 off 75 balls, with three fours and two sixes.

India have added Jagadeesan to their squad for the fifth Test against England at The Oval as his cover.

Jagadeesan has amassed 3373 runs from 52 first-class matches, which includes 10 centuries and 14 half-centuries, at an average of 47.50.

The injury to Pant comes as a major blow to India, with the 27-year-old having been one of their key contributors with the bat.

With 479 runs at an average of 68.42, Pant is India's third-highest run-getter in the ongoing series. This includes two centuries and three half-centuries.

The left-handed batter leaves behind some pretty big shoes to fill as India look to close the five-match ICC World Test Championship series with a win at the Oval.

With India having levelled the series back at Edgbaston after a loss in the opener at Trent Bridge, England notched a close win at Lord's before a well-fought draw at Old Trafford. This means that the Asian side can still tie the series going into the final Test at The Oval.

India's updated squad for fifth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh, N Jagadeesan (WK).

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an England fan, I must say Pant's absence is a relief for our bowlers. But Jagadeesan's stats look impressive - 47.50 average is no joke! This Test just got more interesting.
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Ananya R
Why not give chance to young Jurel instead? He's been with the squad throughout the series. Jagadeesan is good but we need to think long term. Selectors missing a trick here!
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Vikram M
Pant's injury is heartbreaking 💔 He was playing like a warrior. But let's back Jagadeesan - TN boys always perform under pressure. Remember DK in the Nidahas Trophy? #Believe
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Michael C
Interesting selection. I've watched Jagadeesan in county cricket - very solid technique but not as explosive as Pant. Might actually help India build longer innings in English conditions.
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Priya S
Hope management gives clear instructions to Jagadeesan. We don't need another Pant, we need someone who can anchor the innings in these tough conditions. Best wishes to both players!

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