Rishabh Pant cleared for New Zealand Test series after final fitness test on Nov 12

Rishabh Pant, India’s primary wicket‑keeper batsman, is reported to be on track for selection in the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has scheduled his final fitness evaluation for 12 November, which will serve as the last prerequisite before the squad is announced. Pant, who has been sidelined earlier this year due to a back injury, aims to demonstrate full recovery through this assessment. A successful clearance would enable him to resume his duties behind the stumps and bolster the batting line‑up for the three‑match series in New Zealand, a contest that holds significant importance for India’s Test rankings.