India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant, currently recuperating from a foot injury sustained in the 4th India vs England Test at Manchester, shared a fun video on his social media handles on Thursday where he was filmed making a pizza.
“Today, I am going to show you how to make a pizza. Bear with me,” Pant said in the beginning of the video titled ” Impasto, salsa, forno… and me.” He would then go on to shape the dough and said,” I think I am going to make vegetarian pizza. I love vegetarian.”
“I think if If I make more pizzas, I’ll be sorted. It’s hot in here guys,” he added while applying the toppings before sending the dough into the oven to bake.
Impasto, salsa, forno… and me. 🍕#RP17 pic.twitter.com/u1mf1FyvYa
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 13, 2025
“That’s the only thing I can do with a broken foot, baking pizza. My brother must be thinking ‘ghar pe toh kuch banaya nahi hain, yaha pizza bana raha (He hasn’t cooked anything at home but he’s making a pizza here),” Pant said.
Last month, after the 4th Test match between England and India ended in a draw, the BCCI had confirmed that Pant would not be taking any further part in the series.
“Rishabh Pant, who sustained a fracture to his right foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test of the series. The BCCI Medical Team will continue to monitor his progress and the team wishes him a speedy recovery. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Narayan Jagadeesan as replacement for Rishabh Pant for the fifth Test, which begins on July 31, 2025 at Kennington Oval, London,” a statement from the board read.
Pant fractured his toe while attempting a reverse sweep on Day 1, which led to him having to retire hurt. He then remarkably continued his innings while batting almost on one foot and scored 54 in 75 balls.
Pant was advised six weeks of rest and was expected to not travel to the ground on Day 2. However, he was eventually spotted in the dressing room in full gear and he then hobbled out after Shardul Thakur was dismissed shortly before Lunch. On Day 5, the keeper wasn’t required to bat due to Jadeja and Sundar’s gritty knocks which ended the 4th Test in a stalemate.
