SaralnamaRishabh Pant will return to competitive cricket in the second round of Ranji Trophy. The Delhi fixtures begin. Pant has been out since July due to a fractured right foot. He will undergo a fitness assessment at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru this week. If cleared, Pant will rejoin the Delhi squad. He is in the final phase of rehabilitation and has resumed batting drills. The medical team will make the final call on his return. Pant may play two red-ball matches before India's Test series against South Africa starting. He is likely to lead Delhi if available. DDCA officials say his availability for the first-round game from is doubtful. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 12:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rishabh Pant will return to competitive cricket in the second round of Ranji Trophy
- The Delhi fixtures begin
- Pant has been out since July due to a fractured right foot