New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India talisman Rishabh Pant is back for the two-test series against South Africa that starts in Kolkata on November 14.

The wicketkeeper-batter has been out since injuring his foot during the five-test series in England earlier this year. He was vice-captain to Shubman Gill on that tour and will be the deputy again on his return.

Ravindra Jadeja, the No. 1 ranked test all-rounder, was Gill's deputy for India's last series, against West Indies.

Pant scored 479 runs in four tests against England, including two hundreds and three half-centuries. He returned to fitness last month and led India A in the first unofficial test against South Africa A in Bengaluru.

Pant scored 90 in the second innings as India A won by thr...