Rishabh Pant will undergo a match simulation test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on November 9 to determine his availability for the two-Test series in New Zealand starting November 19. The wicketkeeper-batter is recovering from a side strain and has resumed cricket skills training at the facility.
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The Centre of Excellence emailed the Indian team management and the selection committee on Saturday evening with an update on the injuries to Pant, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Sunday that he had no update on Pant at that time. Times of India reported the full sequence of events.
Supplemental cricket scene for Rishabh Pant Fitness Test Scheduled for November 9 at Centre of Excellence.
Match Simulation Details and Travel Plans
Pant started light cricket training over the weekend at the Centre of Excellence. The simulation test was initially scheduled for the preceding weekend, but the assessment moved to November 9 because of Diwali celebrations.
Supplemental cricket scene for Rishabh Pant Fitness Test Scheduled for November 9 at Centre of Excellence.
Supplemental cricket scene for Rishabh Pant Fitness Test Scheduled for November 9 at Centre of Excellence.
A BCCI source indicated that if medical staff clear Pant after the Monday test, he will fly to New Zealand immediately. The team management considers a fit Pant necessary for the upcoming Test matches. Further details on squad logistics are managed through official channels such as BCCI.
Harshit Rana Clearance and Rising Stars Asia Cup
Harshit Rana is due to receive clearance from the Centre of Excellence on Tuesday. The fast bowler has been selected in the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, which begins on November 20.
Domestic Availability Communicated to DDCA
Pant informed Delhi and District Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley on Monday about his availability for the domestic season. He outlined two possible schedules depending on the outcome of the fitness assessment.
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins on November 14.
- Vijay Hazare Trophy follows the T20 competition.
- Pant expects to travel to New Zealand if cleared for the Test series.
- If not cleared for international duty, Pant will play the entire Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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