The India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant suffered a painful blow during the opening day of the match and was forced to retire hurt.

Incident on the First Day

While facing deliveries from the Sri Lankan bowler Lahiru Kumara, Pant attempted a pull shot that did not come off as planned.

The ball struck the wrist of his left hand, causing immediate discomfort that led to his retirement from the crease for the remainder of the day.

Details of the Blow

Pant had been looking to accelerate when the short delivery from Kumara arrived at his body, resulting in the direct contact on the left wrist.

Medical attention was provided on the field before the decision was taken for him to leave the field and receive further assessment.

The wicketkeeper retired hurt after the blow on the left wrist while attempting the pull shot off Kumara.

Expected Return to the Crease

Despite the setback on day one, Pant is expected to continue his innings when play resumes on the following day.

The team management indicated that the injury, though painful at the time, does not appear to have caused any long-term concerns that would keep him out of the match.

• Blow occurred on left wrist
• Shot attempted: pull off Kumara
• Status: retired hurt on day one
• Expected: to bat again

India will be keen to see their wicketkeeper back at the crease to build on the team total as the match progresses into the second day.