India, Oct. 29 -- India's young batting star Sai Sudharsan has shared a positive update on Rishabh Pant's fitness ahead of his much-anticipated return to competitive cricket. Pant is set to lead India A in the upcoming two-match four-day series against South Africa A, marking his comeback after nearly three months out with a foot injury suffered during the England tour.

The selectors and team management will closely monitor Pant during the India A matches to assess his match fitness ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa at home.

Sudharsan shared an encouraging update on Pant's fitness ahead of the South Africa A series, saying the India A skipper looks stronger and sharper than before, crediting his recovery period for...