Rishabh Pant will make his return to India's squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday, marking his comeback from a foot fracture that sidelined him from the series against West Indies. Fast bowler Akash Deep also returns to the squad after missing the West Indies series. The first Test of the series against South Africa begins on Nov 14 in Kolkata before they move to Guwahati for the second test from November 22. South Africa have skipper Temba Bavuma back in the squad after a calf injury kept him out of the series in Pakistan last month. India are third in the World Test Championship while reigning champions South Africa are fourth.

Source: bd News24 November 05, 2025 13:34 UTC