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Ind vs Aus ODI: Pant suffers concussion; Rahul replaces him behind stumps

Pant made 28 off 33 balls during India's 255 all out after being sent in to bat by Australia.

India vs west indies, Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant | File photo

Press Trust of India Mumbai

Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant on Tuesday suffered a concussion, forcing K L Rahul to take his position behind the stumps during the first ODI against Australia here.

"Rishabh Pant has got a concussion after being hit on his helmet while batting. K L Rahul is keeping wickets in his absence. Pant is under observation at the moment," the BCCI said in a brief statement.

Pant made 28 off 33 balls during India's 255 all out after being sent in to bat by Australia.

Manish Pandey has come in as a replacement on the field for Pant.

An update on Pant is expected after the match.

 

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First Published: Jan 14 2020 | 6:05 PM IST

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