Rishabh Pant's recovery after a severe car accident and a major surgery has led the Indian cricket team to handle his workload cautiously. Despite his aggressive innings in India's second innings, Pant was kept from wicketkeeping to ensure his full recovery.

Rishabh Pant produced a stellar knock in Gabba in 2021, which cemented his place as India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in Tests.

Pant was spotted leaving the field after getting struck on the knee while keeping the wickets during day two of India's first Test against New Zealand on October 17.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma clarified that Rishabh Pant's limping off the field during the first Test against New Zealand was precautionary after getting hit on his right knee. India suffered their lowest Test total at home,

Former India cricketer and chief selector MSK Prasad has said that Rishabh Pant's injuries have down more good than harm to the India cricketer.