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Rishabh Pant's Fitness Test: Another Chance for NZ Tour
3 Nov
Summary
- Rishabh Pant failed his initial fitness test for the New Zealand tour.
- He will get another chance to clear the assessment in two days.
- Jasprit Bumrah has departed for New Zealand and may play India A match.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will have another chance to prove his fitness for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Pant, who sustained a side strain in early October, failed an initial fitness assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday. He has been undergoing rehabilitation and has reportedly resumed batting and wicketkeeping.
The BCCI medical team is scheduled to conduct a new fitness assessment within the next two days. Pant's clearance is crucial for his inclusion in the New Zealand tour, with selectors having named him subject to fitness.
If Pant is declared fit, he is likely to join the India A squad for their third four-day match against New Zealand A, beginning on November 7. This match serves as preparation for the senior team's two-Test series against New Zealand, commencing November 19 in Wellington.
In related news, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has already departed for New Zealand. He is expected to participate in the third four-day match against New Zealand A. This match will help Bumrah regain match readiness before the Test assignment.
