Pant was spotted leaving the field after getting struck on the knee while keeping the wickets during day two of Indias first Test against New Zealand on October 17.

Being bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings was tough enough for India, but an injury to Rishabh Pant made matters even worse in Bengaluru. Pant suffered a blow to his right knee, the same one he had surgery on following a life-threatening car accident.

Skipper Rohit Sharma gave an update on Rishabh Pant's injury that saw him walk off the field during day two of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma reassured fans about Rishabh Pant's injury, stating he left the field as a precautionary measure.

Rohit also allayed any major concerns surrounding the fitness of Pant, and said the 27-year-old returned to the dressing room as a "precautionary measure."

Indian captain Rohit Sharma clarified that Rishabh Pant's limping off the field during the first Test against New Zealand was precautionary after getting hit on his right knee. India suffered their lowest Test total at home,