Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Test series
Will Rishabh Pant be Ruled Out of India vs West Indies Test Series?
In a significant blow to India’s Test campaign, explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is poised to miss the two-match series against West Indies, starting October 2, 2025, in Ahmedabad. Recovering from a fractured left foot from July’s England tour, his absence tests the team’s depth amid World Test Championship aspirations. Here’s a look at will Rishabh Pant be ruled out of India vs West Indies Test Series?
Injury Recap and Recovery Hurdles
Pant fractured his left foot on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester, struck by a Chris Woakes yorker while attempting a reverse sweep. He scored a gritty half-century before retiring hurt, but scans confirmed the break, ruling him out of the fifth Test at The Oval where N. Jagadeesan stepped in.
No surgery was needed, but rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has focused on strength training. As of September 23, 2025, Pant awaits BCCI medical clearance to resume batting and keeping, with a six-week timeline extending past the series start. This injury echoes his injury-plagued post-2022 car crash recovery, frustrating fans eager for his aggressive flair.
Likely Replacements and Squad Tweaks
Dhruv Jurel emerges as the frontrunner to don the gloves, fresh off a match-winning 150 for India A against Australia A in Lucknow. The 24-year-old’s composure in domestic and A-team cricket makes him ideal for the role.
Selectors, convening September 24, eye Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round prowess and Devdutt Padikkal’s middle-order solidity for a 15-player squad trimmed from the prior New Zealand series. Shubman Gill’s vice-captaincy and Jasprit Bumrah’s workload will also factor in, balancing youth with experience for home dominance.
Series Stakes and Path Forward
India, third in the WTC 2025-27 standings with 46.67% points, views this series, Ahmedabad (Oct 2-6) and Delhi (Oct 10-14) as key to climbing amid a rebuilding West Indies side. Without Pant’s X-factor, reliance falls on Shubman Gill’s leadership and a potent pace unit. Post-series, Pant targets Australia’s white-ball tour from October 19, but optimism tempers caution as BCCI prioritizes full fitness.
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