In what comes as a huge relief to Team India ahead of their second Test match against New Zealand in Pune, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has recovered from his injury and is available for selection.

Rishabh Pant, recovering from a knee injury and a near-fatal car accident, is expected to keep wickets in Pune's 2nd Test against New Zealand. Despite discomfort and injections, Pant's return is backed by the team management.

Rishabh Pant expressed gratitude to Bengaluru fans and optimism for India's upcoming matches against New Zealand. Declared fit for the Pune Test, he scored 99 runs in the first Test, despite injury, where India lost by 8 wickets.

Will Rishabh Pant play the second Test against New Zealand or will the knee injury keep him out of action in Pune? This question has bugging the Indian cricket fans ever since the first Test got over at the M.

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, provided updates on the health status of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, both of whom have been dealing with injuries. Ten Doeschate expressed optimism about their availability for the upcoming Test match.

Shubman Gill missed the first Test between India and New Zealand due to a stiff neck, while Rishabh Pant's participation was limited majorly to the batting role as he was replaced on the field by Dhruv Jurel after getting hurt on his knee.