'Rishabh Pant is milking that injury, he exaggerated it' - Ex-England cricketer makes bold claim on India vice-captain

Former England cricketer David Lloyd accused Rishabh Pant of ‘milking’ his injury during the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Indian vice-captain suffered a toe fracture after being hit by a delivery from Chris Woakes on the first day of the Test match.

Although it was reported that Pant suffered a fracture on his right foot and unlikely to play any part in the game, the 27-year-old surprised everyone when he walked out to bat on the second day. Braving pain, Pant scored a fighting fifty before being cleaned up by Jofra Archer.

Lloyd's comments came after a series conversations that went on at the 'Legends Lounge' at the Old Trafford stadium, stating not everyone was persuaded what Pant went through.

“I was present in that legends lounge today, and the consensus was, 'He is milking that injury. It can't be that severe. He has exaggerated it, coming down those steps,’” Lloyd told talkSPORT Cricket.

“One or two even suggested, 'He should be timed out.’” “I’ve never experienced a metatarsal injury, which I believe is located in the foot. But I’ve played through a broken finger and suffered a smashed hand and fractured cheekbone, which kept me from batting,” added Lloyd.