Rishabh Pant can play T20 World Cup if he can hold wicket – BCCI secretary Jay Shah
Rishabh Pant, who is about to make his long-awaited comeback within the IPL later this month, can play the T20 World Cup for India “if he can hold [wicket],” stated BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Pant has been out of motion since a horrific automobile accident in December 2022.
“He’s batting nicely, he’s protecting nicely. We’ll declare him match very quickly,” Shah informed PTI. “If he can play the T20 World Cup for us, that might be an enormous factor for us. He’s an enormous asset for us. If he can hold, he can play the World Cup. Let’s examine how he does within the IPL.”
The accident had left Pant with a extreme proper knee damage that required a ligament reconstruction surgical procedure in addition to a fractured wrist and ankle.
His head coach at Delhi Capitals, Ricky Ponting, had already stated that Pant would play the IPL. Final month, Capitals’ co-owner Parth Jindal informed ESPNcricinfo that Pant “has began his wicketkeeping”. Jindal additionally stated Pant was “more likely to be totally match for the IPL” and that he anticipated Pant to “lead from match one”.
Shami anticipated to be again later this 12 months
Quick bowler Mohammed Shami, who’s recuperating from an ankle surgical procedure, is predicted to make his comeback throughout the residence Take a look at collection in opposition to Bangladesh later this 12 months, Shah stated. Shami underwent surgical procedure on his proper Achilles tendon in London in February.
Shami missed the five-match Take a look at collection in opposition to England, and also will sit out of the IPL. He final performed for India within the 2023 ODI World Cup, the place he was a standout performer. India will host Bangladesh for 2 Checks and three T20 internationals in September.
“Shami’s surgical procedure is finished; he’s again in India,” Shah stated. “Shami’s return is probably going for the house collection in opposition to Bangladesh. KL Rahul wanted an injection, he has began rehab and is on the NCA.”
Rahul missed the final 4 Checks of the England collection after complaining of ache in his proper quadriceps. He’s anticipated to end up for Lucknow Tremendous Giants within the IPL, having undergone therapy in London. Nonetheless, it’s understood that Rahul nonetheless awaiting clearance to affix Tremendous Giants.
