Rishabh Pant had a major blow when he injured his foot on a Chris Woakes delivery during the fourth Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He made a courageous move by coming out to bat the next day, despite being in evident discomfort.
However, the change exacerbated the wicketkeeper-batter and vice captain’s injuries, preventing him from playing cricket for at least eight weeks. Despite not taking part in the rest of the series, he was unable to recover in time.
Rishabh Pant was originally scheduled to be eligible for the current home series against the West Indies.
He was unable to regain to full fitness, even for the impending white-ball series against Australia Down Under.
According to, the wicketkeeper-batter received a fifth metatarsal fracture. This type of injury often takes at least six weeks to fully heal from. Players with this ailment usually recover and return within a few weeks. According to a source close to the development, Pant will return to action soon.
The 28-year-old is scheduled to undergo a fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Friday, October 10. There is an increased sense of anticipation that he will pass the test and get back to action soon. As per a source from the Delhi District Cricket Association, Pant’s selection for the season-opening clash will be subject to fitness.
“The selection will be subject to fitness. He is expected to clear the test and play in the Hyderabad game. In the worst-case scenario, he will certainly be available for the second match against Himachal Pradesh, from October 25,” the DDCA source said.
It is understood that the left-handed batter has had a chat with the DDCA officials in relation to playing in the domestic fixture. Pant will be aiming on making an India comeback in the upcoming Test series against South Africa, which is slated to be played in November.
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