In a major boost for the Indian team, star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is likely to bat in the second innings of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand.
Amid concerns over his fitness, Pant was seen taking throwdowns during Tea break on Day 3, and was also padded up in the dressing room.
Pant was carried off the field on Day 2 due to a knee injury. He did not take the field on Day 3 as Dhruv Jurel returned to keep the gloves during New Zealand.
Since the ICC only allows a mid-match replacement in case of a concussion, Jurel can't bat in place of Pant in the second innings as a result.
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