The young Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of 2nd ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot. He had suffered a concussion after getting hit on the helmet in the opening game of the series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On Wednesday, Team India reached Rajkot for the 2nd ODI, however, Pant, who was supposed to join the team later, will now travel Bengaluru for rehabilitation.

During India innings on Tuesday, Pant suffered a blow on his helmet off pacer Pat Cummins’s bouncer, which also led to his dismissal for 28 in the 44th over of India’s innings. Rishabh had to seek treatment during the innings break and was kept out of the remaining match due to concussion.

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Releasing the statement regarding Pant, BCCI said, “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.”

Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant ruled out of 2nd ODI. After getting hit on his helmet while batting in 1st ODI, Rishabh got a concussion & took no further part in the game. His availability for final ODI will be based on how he responds during the rehabilitation protocol. #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/EMsUbLoHAc

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2020

The press release further added, “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.”

Pant will now move to NCA to undergo his rehabilitation protocol and only after receiving a clearance he will be able to find a place in the playing XI for the final ODI in Bengaluru

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The 2nd ODI between India and Australia will be played on Jan 17. India suffered a 10-wicket defeat in the opening ODI which was their biggest win against the sub-continental giants. The men in blue were bundled out for a meager total of 255 runs in the first innings and the Australian openers chased down the target without breaking much of a sweat.