Rishabh Pant Set To Make Test Comeback Against Bangladesh

[{"selector":"#anim-c0bcc6b4-ffea-4c2d-b223-6147d7e72ff5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.1404154057959678%, 0.881109317050796%) scale(0.8771929824561403)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Rishabh Pant is set to make a return to Test cricket this month.

[{"selector":"#anim-d51157e2-181a-43ae-9ce0-b46a808619b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.2655582198146758%, -7.7864290315888125%) scale(0.8403361344537815)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] He has been named in India’s squad for the 1st Test against Bangladesh.

[{"selector":"#anim-1790d569-e2ab-4ca9-9f2c-14919f7b161d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.7747316721146366%, 1.1957911343385694%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Test series opener will be played at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai from September 19.

[{"selector":"#anim-f97f52d8-30ee-47ef-9c97-876f762b31b7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.6785852895817153%, 2.3915819977859787%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In Tests, Pant had last competed against Bangladesh in December 2022.

[{"selector":"#anim-6293a443-d765-46cf-a46a-12738e08214f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.032975562819515%, -5.283404473337916%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The wicketkeeper had registered knocks of 93 and 9 while playing in Mirpur.

[{"selector":"#anim-5579c525-7db6-48ec-87f9-2e888f44ff42 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.6921662031945344%, -8.48906259350406%) scale(0.8264462809917356)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Nearly a week after that Test, Pant suffered an unfortunate accident on December 30.

[{"selector":"#anim-6136ca30-aacd-425f-a2a2-ec241c5567e0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.8254002753476075%, -6.073094912857511%) scale(0.8771929824561403)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This led to the Pant being ruled out of professional cricket.

[{"selector":"#anim-edc1092d-ea2b-4bb0-8e44-5d407d8c737e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.6177890264845807e-15%, -6.073094912857511%) scale(0.8771929824561403)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Pant made his comeback to competitive cricket in the IPL 2024 season.

[{"selector":"#anim-d2393a1a-1ab1-43b9-883c-e81453c293e0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(4.5192680873353845%, 0.5978957026148408%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] He was also part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad earlier this year.

[{"selector":"#anim-36d3092c-9d42-4795-b192-8da40683bd64 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.283887364943178e-15%, -5.291374299863709%) scale(0.8928571428571429)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Pant will now be aiming to make an impactful return to Tests.

Rishabh Pant Set To Make Test Comeback Against Bangladesh

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