Rishabh Pant all set to start push for West Indies Tests return at CoE

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is currently recovering from a foot fracture he suffered during India’s fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. The left-handed batter will be hoping to be available for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies at home, starting on October 2.

Pant sustained a foot fracture on Day 1 of the fourth Test of the five-match series between India and England at Old Trafford while attempting a reverse sweep off pacer Chris Woakes. The southpaw was ruled out of action for six weeks. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. He also missed the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

Rishabh Pant Set to Join the Centre of Excellence Next Week

Rishabh Pant has made significant progress in recovering from the foot fracture he sustained during the Manchester Test. There were concerns that surgery might be required, but the medical team decided against it after the rehabilitation process.

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The 27-year-old is now expected to regain full match fitness in the coming weeks. Pant has returned to India after a short recovery stint in England. According to RevSportz, he will join the Centre of Excellence next week to continue his rehab and prepare for the upcoming West Indies Test series.

"Breaking: Rishabh Pant will join the Centre of Excellence next week to start rehab following the toe fracture he sustained during the Manchester Test," the tweet read.

Breaking: Rishabh Pant will join the Centre of Excellence next week to start rehab following the toe fracture he sustained during the Manchester Test.
@rohitjuglan#RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/ISIbFBk3vY

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) September 13, 2025

Rishabh Pant’s Performance in the England vs India 2025 Test Series

Rishabh Pant was appointed vice-captain of the Indian Test team for the England tour. He delivered impressive performances with the bat in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.

The left-handed batter amassed 479 runs in four Tests at an impressive average of 68.42, including two centuries and three half-centuries. He surpassed former India captain MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter.

Pant suffered a finger injury in the third Test at Lord’s, and Dhruv Jurel took over wicketkeeping duties. He then suffered a foot injury attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes during the fourth Test.

Jurel had to step in as a backup. Pant was ruled out of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, and Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan was added to the squad as a replacement wicketkeeper.

Rishabh Pant Remains India’s Primary Wicketkeeper in Tests

Pant remains India’s primary wicketkeeper in Tests. His return will strengthen India following a disappointing home series loss to New Zealand.

Pant has played 47 Tests and scored 3,427 runs at an average of 44.51, including eight centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a best score of 159*. India are expected to regain form during the home matches.

After the West Indies Test series, India will tour Australia for a three-match ODI series. Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney will host ODI matches on October 19, 23, and 25, respectively. Five T20I matches will take place in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.

Pant last played T20Is against Sri Lanka in July 2024 and missed subsequent series against Bangladesh, South Africa, and England due to workload management. He was part of the ICC Champions Trophy but didn't get a chance in the playing XI.

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