India vs Australia: Concussed Pant replaced by Rahul

Rishab Pant scored 28 off 33 balls and hit two fours and a six before getting caught towards point by Ashton Turner off Pat Cummins.

K. L. Rahul took his potion behind the wickets after Rishabh Pant was ruled out with a concussion. [File photo]

K. L. Rahul had to stand behind the stumps after Rishabh Pant had a concussion while batting and could not keep wickets in the first ODI against Australia on Tuesday.

Pant scored 28 off 33 balls, crafting his innings with a couple of fours of a six, to help India reach 255. However, soon after the first innings, the BCCI issued a statement on Pant’s concussion.

“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 statement read.

Pant's progress will be tracked overnight. A specialist has been consulted and an update will be given accordingly.