Rishabh Pant receives fitness clearance from BCCI’s medical team:India wicket-keeper batter set to return for Delhi in Ranji Trophy against Himachal Pradesh on October 25

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has received fitness clearance from the BCCI’s medical team and is all set to return to competitive cricket. This news comes as a relief for Team India fans, as Pant has been recovering from an injury sustained during the England tour earlier this year. Pant is scheduled to play for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, and this match will be crucial for him to regain match fitness. His participation is expected to strengthen Delhi’s batting lineup, and selectors will closely monitor his performance. A strong showing in the Ranji Trophy could also pave the way for Pant’s comeback to the Indian Test team, with the upcoming home series against South Africa in focus. Pant is set to feature for Delhi in Ranji Trophy Rishabh Pant will feature in Delhi’s match against Himachal Pradesh, which is scheduled to start from October 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match is part of the second phase of the Ranji Trophy, where Pant has been asked to regain his competitive rhythm. Also read: Dubai, Muscat or Doha may host IPL 2026 auction: Tournament to begin from 20 March; BCCI reveal why overseas venues are preferred A member of the selection committee informed Dainik Bhaskar that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) had confirmed Pant’s fitness. A selector will also be present at the match to closely observe his performance and evaluate his readiness for international cricket. Also read: ‘I won’t be shy…’- Shubman Gill speaks on leading Rohit-Virat: India’s new ODI skipper explains his plan with star cricketers; Men in Blue sweat with fielding Injury and recovery after the England series miracle Pant suffered the injury during the England tour, when a yorker from Chris Woakes hit his toe on the first day of the Manchester Test. This forced him to miss the final match of the five-match Test series, which ended in a 2-2 draw between India and England. Since then, Pant has been under careful medical supervision and has been undergoing a structured fitness and rehabilitation program. His clearance from the BCCI’s medical team marks a major step in his return to top-level cricket.