Rishabh Pant Ruled Out 3rd India A Game, Doubtful For 1st Test vs NZ

Rishabh Pant is doubtful for first Test vs NZ. Photo: AP

India A will be without the services of Rishabh Pant in the third and final unofficial Test of the series, starting November 7. Pant has already missed two games and he is set to miss the third game as well, PTI has reported. Pant suffered a side strain while leading the Rest of India team against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup. His participation in the unofficial Test series was subject to fitness clearance. The report adds that Pant could also be doubtful for the first Test of the two-match series, starting November 19.

Pant has been India's best overseas batter since his Test debut in 2018 and his absence will be a big blow to the team. The team management can also think of playing him as a specialist batter if he is fit.

Dhruv Jurel can keep wickets in Rishabh Pant's absence. Photo: AP

Dhruv Jurel has played a few Tests as a specialist batter since Pant's return to the team. Jurel, who is leading India A in the ongoing unofficial Test series, can keep wickets if Pant is fit to bat only.

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