Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a significant update on Rishabh Pant’s fitness ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, reassuring fans about the star wicketkeeper-batter’s availability.

Pant’s knee injury, sustained while fielding, has raised concerns, especially considering his recovery from major surgeries following a car accident in 2022.

India's disastrous Bengaluru Test took a grim turn on Day 2 as Rishabh Pant was carried off the field with a left-knee injury, deepening concerns for the team after their batting collapse and raising doubts about his availability for upcoming crucial matches.