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Rishabh Pant likely to be fit for 1st Test against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant is set to fly out to New Zealand next week and is likely to turn out for the first Test in Wellington from Nov. 19, TOI has learnt.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:44 AM
Rishabh Pant likely to be fit for 1st Test against New Zealand
Key Things to Know
  • Rishabh Pant is expected to be fit for India's first Test against New Zealand starting November 19.
  • Pant will miss the third India 'A' fixture in Lincoln as he completes recovery from a side strain.
  • Tilak Varma has joined the India 'A' squad as a replacement for Pant.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rishabh Pant is set to fly to New Zealand next week and is expected to be fit for the first Test in Wellington starting November 19. Pant recently shared a video of himself batting comfortably at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence following rehabilitation for a side strain, though he will miss the third India 'A' match in Lincoln.

Tilak Varma has joined the India 'A' squad as Pant's replacement, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are scheduled to play in the match for Test preparation. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is also slated to feature in the fixture to regain match fitness after recovering from a hamstring strain.

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