Star India player ruled out of NZ 'A' vs IND 'A' 3rd match; in doubt for NZ vs IND 2026 1st Test: Reports

“Once I get it, well share’: Gambhir on Pants fitness ahead of two-match Test series against New Zealand - The Tribune

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday said he had no information about the availability of injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

Rishabh Pant to miss India A's third unofficial Test vs New Zealand A in Lincoln, says report

Rishabh Pant picked up a left-side strain while captaining Rest of India against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup in Srinagar in October. The discomfort reportedly began when he tried a sweep shot in the first innings.

Rishabh Pant ruled out of third India A game, remains doubt for first Test against New Zealand

Pant was earlier ruled out of the first two India A games in New Zealand after suffering a side strain in the Irani Cup.

Rishabh Pant out of India A's third unofficial Test against New Zealand A

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A's third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, dealing a fresh blow to his preparations for the two-match Test series starting November 19.

Fresh Twist In Rishabh Pant Comeback Story Ahead Of New Zealand Series: Report

While earlier reports had predicted that Rishabh Pant would play the third unofficial Test of the three-match series between India A and New Zealand A, starting on November 7, the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter may miss the match, according to a fresh report

Tilak Varma likely to play third India A match; Jasprit Bumrah leaves for New Zealand

Tilak Varma could get valuable red-ball exposure in the third India A game against New Zealand A before joining the ODI squad, while Jasprit Bumrah is set to fly to New Zealand after completing routine assessments at the BCCI CoE. Rishabh Pant's return, however, remains uncertain.