In a rather bold move, Rishabh Pant stepped out to bat with a fractured toe on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against England in Manchester, earning praise and applause. Notably, the wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt on Day 1 and was taken off the field in an ambulance cart.The BCCI revealed in a statement after the end of play on Day 1 that Pant had injured his right foot and undergone scans, with the medical team monitoring his condition. Before the start of Day 2, an Indian Express report claimed that Pant had been ruled out of the ongoing Test and was advised six weeks of rest.To everyone’s surprise, he padded up and took the crease to continue his innings, eventually receiving a standing ovation from the fans at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old was seen limping and struggling to walk as he entered the ground with the bat, but that did not affect his determination at all.Fans and experts were mighty impressed with the same as they took to X to laud the keeper-batter."I have been fortunate to have seen some great moments in cricket. But to see #RishabhPant walking out to bat with a broken toe and seeing the warmth with which everyone reacted was as emotional as anything I have seen," Harsha Bhogle wrote."They had a broken bone but that did not break their spirit. Anil Kumble, Antigua 2002; Rishabh Pant, Old Trafford 2025. Respect,” wrote a fan.Another fan wrote:“A warrior in whites.💪 Rishabh Pant didn’t just return — he roared back. Battling pain, pressure & doubt, but still stood tall for the team when it mattered most.🔥 That’s not just dedication — that’s heart. 🫡”“Rishabh Pant is such a mentality monster. Nothing in life can keep him away from his passion for cricket❤️,” commented a fan.“Some losers will criticise every move to get some likes and views but those who have played any sport (at any level) will just stand up and applaud what Rishabh Pant is doing for his nation. He might have broken a bone but he has nerves of steel. No blow is big enough to STOP him. Love him, hate him, but you just can’t ignore him. Take a bow,” praised another.Rishabh Pant retired hurt in third session of Day 1 Attempting a reverse hit against Chris Woakes' pace, Rishabh Pant injured his right foot, which ultimately led to a toe fracture after scans. He appeared to be in excruciating pain and hopped into an ambulance buggy, retiring hurt midway to go to the hospital for treatment.On Day 2, India lost the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur. As Jadeja’s wicket fell, Washington Sundar came out to bat, but it was Pant who walked into the crease after Thakur’s dismissal.Not only Indian fans but also the English fans at the venue stood up to applaud Pant’s grit as the keeper-batter limped onto the field. Additionally, he even ran to take runs instead of just defending the ball or hitting boundaries.At the time of writing, India were 349/9, with Pant departing after scoring a half-century.