Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a significant update on Rishabh Pant’s fitness ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, reassuring fans about the star wicketkeeper-batter’s availability.

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Rishabh Pant is fit and will be keeping wickets in the second Test in Pune.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Rishabh Pant's return for the second Test against New Zealand, while the team faces key selection decisions ahead of the must-win match.

In what comes as a huge relief to Team India ahead of their second Test match against New Zealand in Pune, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has recovered from his injury and is available for selection.

Shubman Gill missed the first Test between India and New Zealand due to a stiff neck, while Rishabh Pant's participation was limited majorly to the batting role as he was replaced on the field by Dhruv Jurel after getting hurt on his knee.

Rishabh Pant will be keeping the wickets in the second Test of the three-Test series against New Zealand starting October 24.

Rishabh Pant, recovering from a knee injury and a near-fatal car accident, is expected to keep wickets in Pune's 2nd Test against New Zealand. Despite discomfort and injections, Pant's return is backed by the team management.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has recovered from the injury he picked up during the Bengaluru Test, yet playing Dhruv Jurel at Pune is a wiser choice. One would be tempted to play Pant, but again,

Rishabh Pant expressed gratitude to Bengaluru fans and optimism for India's upcoming matches against New Zealand. Declared fit for the Pune Test, he scored 99 runs in the first Test, despite injury, where India lost by 8 wickets.