An update on Rishabh Pant’s injury suggests a longer wait for his return to the Indian cricket team. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who fractured his leg during the Test series against England, was expected to recover within three to four weeks. While hopes were high for his return in the West Indies Test series, the latest information indicates that Pant will not be available for ten upcoming matches. These include two Test matches against the West Indies and the white-ball series in Australia, which comprises five T20Is and three ODIs.
Reports suggest that Pant is not yet fully fit, making his selection unlikely for either the West Indies or the Australia series. The two Test matches against the West Indies are scheduled from October 2nd to October 14th. The white-ball series against Australia will commence on October 19th and run until November 8th. There is uncertainty regarding Pant’s availability for these series. Sources suggest that the swelling in his leg is still present and that he is still recovering.
The expected timeframe for Rishabh Pant’s comeback is now projected to be during the home series against South Africa. This series is set to begin in November. The Test series against South Africa will start on November 14th, with the first match at Eden Gardens. The second Test is scheduled for November 22nd in Guwahati. Following the Tests, the series will include three ODIs and five T20Is. The ODIs will be played between November 30th and December 6th, and the T20Is are scheduled from December 9th to December 19th.