Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Rishabh Pant in Form Ahead of South Africa Test Series
Rishabh Pant, a popular Indian cricket player, is getting ready to play in Test matches again after being hurt.
He recently played in some practice games for India A and did really well, scoring lots of runs.
Now, he's practicing with the main Indian team at a big stadium called Eden Gardens.
He looked very confident, hitting the ball all over the place with his special shots.
He also practiced catching and keeping wickets, showing he's fit and ready for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
Everyone is excited to see him play again.
Rishabh Pant showed great form and fitness in a net session at Eden Gardens.
He is set for his Test comeback after recovering from a fractured toe.
Pant participated in unofficial Tests for India A against South Africa A, scoring 90 and 65.
He practiced his signature strokes and wicketkeeping drills, facing various bowlers.
Pant is preparing for the first Test match of the series against South Africa.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant
- What
- Rishabh Pant displayed excellent form and fitness during a net session, batting with his characteristic strokeplay and undertaking wicketkeeping drills ahead of the Test series against South Africa.
- When
- Tuesday, leading up to the Test series beginning Wednesday
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why
- To prepare for his anticipated Test comeback after recovering from a fractured toe and to demonstrate his readiness for the upcoming series against South Africa.
- Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Status
- In full flow at nets, demonstrating form and fitness
- Recent Activity
- Participated in unofficial Tests for India A against South Africa A
- Performance in India A Tests
- Scored 90 in a winning chase and 65 in the second game
- Injury Return
- Recovered from a fractured toe suffered in July
- Training Focus
- Batting with freedom, wicketkeeping drills, facing pace and spin
- Upcoming Series
- First Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens
Sources
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