Rishabh Pant makes a special request to BCCI ahead of New Zealand Test series

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has requested permission from the BCCI to play for India A during their upcoming tour of New Zealand. According to a report by RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan, Pant has asked team management to feature in at least two four-day matches against New Zealand A. Pant seeks red-ball match practice to adapt to overseas conditions ahead of the two-match senior Test series starting November 19.

Pant recently missed domestic action due to a high fever during the Irani Cup and a minor side strain that ruled him out of Delhi's Ranji Trophy opener. Meanwhile, interim chief selector Pragyan Ojha and head coach Gautam Gambhir are finalizing squads for the 45-day tour, which includes three India A games and white-ball fixtures alongside the senior Tests.