Big blow for team india: The Asia Cup 2025 has seen a very good performance of India so far. Team India, who has made it to Super 4, did not lose a single match in the group stage and defeated three opposing teams including Pakistan. In its first match of the group stage, India defeated UAE by 9 wickets. At the same time, Pakistan was defeated by 7 wickets, while winning against Oman by 21 runs. Thus India is still undefeated in the tournament.
Now India has to play their first match in Super 4 with Pakistan. Team India (Team India) last defeated Pakistan very easily, but the most discussed about the handshake controversy. This time too, there is a tussle between the two teams. Pakistan has done its bets by not attending a press conference before the match against India. At the same time, captain Suryakumar Yadav was also seen talking to the media and avoided taking the name of the opposing team.
Amidst this tournament, there is a bad news for Team India, which is associated with the star wicketkeeper batsman. However, this player is not a part of the squad in the Asia Cup, but the Indian team is very important for the matches after the Asia Cup. Let us tell you who this star player is and which matches are out.
This star wicketkeeper of Team India will be delayed!
You must be thinking that which star wicketkeeper of Team India is being talked about, then let us know that this information is about Rishabh Pant. Pant suffered a leg injury in a reverse sweep attempt in the fourth Test played on England tour. At that time, Pant was seen groaning with pain. Later he could not even play the fifth Test, as his toe fracture was confirmed.
It was believed that Rishabh Pant’s return to Team India may be in the Test series starting on October 2 against the West Indies, but now it may not happen. According to a renowned newspaper report, Rishabh may return to the Test series against South Africa in November, which is to start from the 14th. Pant is currently rehab for the BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bangalore.
He started his rehab in COC from 15 September. Right now Rishabh is still resorting to walking boots, which can be removed in the coming few days. Subsequently, training to put more weight on Pant’s feet will begin. As he will be comfortable in laying the burden, the intensity of his training will intensify. After this, Pant’s fitness will allow him to play when physio and doctors are satisfied.
ЁЯЪи The return of Rishabh Pant.
– Pant set to return from the home test series against South Africa. (Abhishek tripathi). pic.twitter.com/untspdrytz
– Mufaddal Vohra (@Mufaddal_vohra) September 20, 2025
Pant out of the next 10 matches played by Team India’s Asia Cup
Rishabh Pant was not included in the squad of Team India Squad for Asia Cup for the Asia Cup 2025. At the same time, he was expected to return to the West Indies Test series but now it is also delayed. If Pant appears from the Test series against South Africa, then he will not be able to be a part of the next 10 matches of Team India to be held after the Asia Cup.
India have to play 2 Tests against the West Indies after the Asia Cup. Subsequently, 3 ODIs and 5 T20I are to play on Australia tour. In this way, Rishabh is looking difficult to play in these 10 matches.
FAQS
When does India have to play Test series against South Africa?
India has to play the Test series against South Africa from 14 November.
When did Rishabh Pant play his last match for Team India?
Rishabh Pant played his last match for Team India in July against England in Manchester.
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