Rishabh Pant, relieved of vice-captaincy, gears up for India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, showcasing his energy and camaraderie despite the sweltering 40°C heat.
Pant has tallied 1,258 runs across 17 Tests in Asia (Image source: X/@RishabhPant17)
Jun 05, 2026
03:50 pm
What's the storyRishabh Pant, one of the best wicketkeeper-batters going around, is gearing up for his return to Test cricket.
His return comes after a disappointing Indian Premier League season, where he managed just 312 runs for Lucknow Super Giants at a strike rate of 138.05.
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