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Pant Returns to India Squad for Test Series Against South Africa
Rishabh Pant returns as vice-captain and wicketkeeper after foot fracture for India's two-match home Test series against reigning champions South Africa starting Nov 14.
- On November 14, Rishabh Pant returns as vice-captain and wicketkeeper for India in the 15-member Test squad starting at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- After missing Tests with a toe fracture, 28-year-old Rishabh Pant returned to fitness last month and captained the India A team in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 2, scoring 90 in the second innings.
- Selectors released Narayan Jagadeesan to make way for Pant, Akash Deep replaces Prasidh Krishna, who joins India A one-day series starting November 13, while Dhruv Jurel likely reverts to reserve keeper.
- Pant will deputise under Shubman Gill and makes his first India appearance since July as the series starts next week; meanwhile, Mohammed Shami remains out despite taking eight wickets in Bengal Ranji performance and Pant leads India A four-day match on Thursday.
- The second Test at Barsapara cricket stadium, Guwahati, will host its first Test from November 22 with play starting as early as 9 AM IST against South Africa, reigning World Test Champions.
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Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant makes a comeback to Indian Test team for two-test series against South Africa.
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