Rishabh Pant faces second fitness test, could join squad directly for Wellington Test

Published 02 Nov 2026, 20:00 IST

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Rishabh Pant faces uncertainty for the upcoming Wellington Test as he continues rehabilitation for a side strain at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, missing India A's final unofficial Test.

— Mathrubhumi English
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been given another opportunity to clear his fitness test ahead of India's upcoming tour of New Zealand after failing to pass the assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Sunday, according to Cricinfo.

— The Tribune
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Rishabh Pant's preparations for India's upcoming Test assignment in New Zealand have hit another hurdle, with the wicketkeeper-batter reportedly failing a fitness assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. However, the setback has not ended his hopes of making the trip, as he is…

— ABP Live

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 02 Nov 2026, 20:00 IST

Rishabh Pant faces second fitness test, could join squad directly for Wellington Test

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 02 Nov 2026, 20:44 IST

Fitness test hurdle leaves Rishabh Pant uncertain for Wellington Test

Rishabh Pant faces uncertainty for the upcoming Wellington Test as he continues rehabilitation for a side strain at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, missing India A's final unofficial Test.

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 02 Nov 2026, 17:04 IST

Rishabh Pant Fails BCCI Fitness Test, Gets Another Chance Ahead Of New Zealand Tests

Rishabh Pant's preparations for India's upcoming Test assignment in New Zealand have hit another hurdle, with the wicketkeeper-batter reportedly failing a fitness assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. However, the setback has not ended his hopes of making the trip, as he is…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 02 Nov 2026, 16:07 IST

Rishabh Pant to undergo second fitness test ahead of New Zealand Test tour

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been given another opportunity to clear his fitness test ahead of India's upcoming tour of New Zealand after failing to pass the assessment at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Sunday, according to Cricinfo.

Compare on Varta → Read at The Tribune ↗