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#2 Rishabh Pant set to miss second ODI

Rishabh Pant

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is set to miss the second ODI against Australia in Rajkot tomorrow due to his recovery from concussion after being hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer in the first ODI.

Pant got hit on the head by a quick short ball from Cummins in the 44th over of the innings which also resulted in his dismissal. He didn't return to keep in Australia's innings as KL Rahul donned the role of wicketkeeper.

BCCI issued a statement:

"He (Pant) is ruled out of the 2nd ODI. His availability for the final ODI will be based on how he responds during the rehabilitation protocol. After getting hit on his helmet while batting in the 1st ODI, Rishabh got a concussion and took no further part in the game. He was then taken to the hospital for overnight monitoring under a specialist. He is stable and all his scan reports are clear. He has been discharged from the hospital and will head to NCA, Bengaluru to undergo his rehabilitation protocol."

Full article: Rishabh Pant ruled out of 2nd ODI against Australia following concussion