Bengaluru, Oct. 18 -- Rishabh Pant has received fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team, clearing the path for his return to competitive cricket.
The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman is set to feature for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, with his first match scheduled to begin on October 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This fixture will serve as a key platform for Pant to regain match fitness and demonstrate his readiness for international cricket.
A member of the selection committee confirmed that Pant has been closely monitored by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and has been advised to prove his form and fitness in the Ranji Trophy before being considered for national duties. A selector will also be present at the match to assess his ...