Rishabh Pant to leave for New Zealand after Wednesday’s simulation
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant is set to travel to New Zealand following a successful medical simulation session. He is expected to join the Test team ahead of the upcoming series, despite missing the India 'A' tour.
Why it matters
Pant's availability is crucial for India's performance in the World Test Championship, as he is a key player for the team's success.
NEW DELHI: In a boost to India’s Test team, Rishabh Pant is scheduled to leave for New Zealand on Thursday. Pant will undergo an obligatory match simulation session at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Wednesday.TOI understands that the CoE medical staff is satisfied with Pant’s recovery after the side strain he sustained during the Irani Cup in the first week of Oct.While the rest of the Test team has already assembled in New Zealand and getting game time before the two-Test series, Pant will have about a week to get ready for the first Test in Wellington starting on Nov 19.Pant had initially requested the selectors to pick him for the ongoing India ‘A’ tour in New Zealand to get into…
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