Rishabh Pant Returns to India Test Squad
New Delhi, Nov 5: Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant made his expected return to India's Test squad on November 5, 2025, for the upcoming two-match home series against South Africa. Pant comes back after recovering from a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.
Mohammed Shami Overlooked Again
Meanwhile, pacer Mohammed Shami was once again ignored by the selectors, raising doubts about the future of the senior fast bowler in the Indian team.
"Selectors chose to ignore pacer Mohammed Shami yet again, putting a question mark over the senior pacer’s career."
Background
Rishabh Pant had been sidelined due to his injury but is now fit and ready to rejoin the international cricket scene as India prepares for a crucial series against South Africa at home.
Key Points
- Rishabh Pant returns after foot injury from July's England Test.
- Mohammed Shami omitted from Test squad again.
- The decision casts uncertainty on Shami's future with the national team.
- Upcoming series features two Test matches against South Africa at home.
"Pant expectedly made a comeback to international cricket after recovering from a foot fracture."
Author's summary: Rishabh Pant's return boosts India's Test squad while repeated omissions of Mohammed Shami leave questions about the pacer's career trajectory.