Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jagadeesan Set for Test Debut as Pant's Replacement
India's cricket team is facing changes for the upcoming Test match against England due to injuries.
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant got hurt during a match, and will be out for at least six weeks.
N Jagadeesan is expected to replace him, while other players like Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat are unavailable.
Jagadeesan has good stats from domestic cricket.
Pant was injured while batting, suffering a foot fracture.
The team is adjusting their lineup as they prepare for the next game in the series.
N Jagadeesan is likely to be called up for the fifth Test against England as a replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant.
Ishan Kishan is reportedly injured and unavailable to play in the upcoming test.
KS Bharat is ruled out, despite currently being in England.
Jagadeesan has a strong record in domestic cricket, with 3,373 runs in 52 first-class matches.
Rishabh Pant sustained a fractured foot during the match and will be out for at least six weeks.
- Who
- N Jagadeesan, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, KS Bharat
- What
- N Jagadeesan likely to replace injured Rishabh Pant in the fifth Test.
- When
- The fifth Test starts on July 31.
- Where
- England
- Why
- Due to Rishabh Pant's injury.
Injured Player
Replacement Player
Availability
Injured Player
Rishabh Pant is unavailable
Replacement Player
N/A
- Player Likely to be Called Up
- N Jagadeesan
- Reason for Replacement
- Injury to Rishabh Pant
- Pant's Injury
- Fracture on the fifth metatarsal
- Pant's Recovery Time
- Minimum six weeks
- Ishan Kishan's Status
- Injured
- Bharat's Status
- Ruled out
- Jagadeesan's First-Class Runs
- 3,373