India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant does not take the field on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka, prompting concern about his fitness. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel says Pant is “badly bruised” and that the injury is affecting his ability to keep wicket.
The reports describe Pant’s shoulder condition as a key factor in his non-participation. While India continues its bowling and tries to press for a quick result, the match context includes a difficult pitch that makes batting and bowling challenging. Alongside Morkel’s update, one outlet notes India’s bowlers work hard on a tough surface, with Prasidh Krishna standing out for energetic spells and Mohammed Siraj also maintaining a tireless effort.
Overall, the outlets align on the central point—Pant misses Day 3 due to shoulder bruising and guidance comes from Morkel—while differing mainly in the amount of match detail included around India’s bowling performance and pursuit of a follow-on.
