Will Pant play again in Colombo Test? India bowling coach gives worrying update

India bowling coach Morne Morkel provided an injury update on Rishabh Pant and if he will take any part in the remainder of the Colombo Test.Pant suffered the injury during Day 1 of the Colombo Test (Courtesy: AP)India bowling coach Morne Morkel has given a worrying update about Rishabh Pant as doubts continue to grow if he will take any part in the remainder of the Colombo Test. Pant got injured during Day 1 in Colombo and had to retire hurt.He returned to bat alongside Dhruv Jurel and the duo put on a 112-run stand on Day 2 that helped India score 503 runs in the first innings. Pant scored 63 off 89 balls and played an attacking knock to put the hosts on the backfoot.However, the Indian wicketkeeper didn't don the gloves for the Sri Lankan innings with Jurel taking up the role instead. Pant was shown with ice on his shoulder during Day 3 of the match.Jurel said at the close of Day 2 that Pant was being monitored. Morkel echoed the same sentiment and revealed that the bruising on the shoulder is severe. The Indian bowling coach also said that the visitors are desperate to get Pant back behind the stumps."Rishabh Pant’s shoulder is badly bruised. He will be assessed overnight, we want his experience behind the stumps because he reads the game really well," said Morkel at the press conference after Day 3. - EndsPublished On: Aug 25, 2026 18:20 IST