CHENNAI: Rishabh Pant has been named in India’s squad for the upcoming first Test in opposition to Bangladesh, marking his go back to the five-day international format after a dreadful automobile crash in December 2022. The 26-yr-antique wicketkeeper-batter has impressed due to the fact that his comeback to pinnacle-degree cricket closing yr and has maintained his form throughout formats, consisting of during the group’s T20 World Cup triumph in June. He might be a part of a 16-member squad, led by Rohit Sharma, for a two-Test series towards the visiting Bangladesh group, which begins on 19 September in Chennai. Virat Kohli also returns to the Test crew after missing the five matches against England at domestic due to the birth of his 2d toddler. Pant defined his go back to the sport as “not anything brief of a miracle” following the crash, wherein his Mercedes collided with a barrier, overturned, and caught fire near New Delhi. With a damaged ligament in his proper knee, at the side of accidents to his wrist, ankle, and lower back, Pant made a sturdy comeback after an in depth rehabilitation programme, main Delhi Capitals within the Indian Premier League this 12 months. Dhruv Jurel remains the second wicketkeeper within the group, whilst senior batsman KL Rahul returns after being injured all through the first England Test at domestic earlier this 12 months. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is still recovering from damage, with the pace assault led by way of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Left-arm seamer Yash Dayal has earned his maiden Test name-up, whilst the promising Akash Deep keeps his spot.
