**Rishabh Pant Set for Ranji Trophy Return in Late October**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 6, 2025, 6:59 PM*
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is on the verge of making a comeback in competitive cricket with the Ranji Trophy later this month. According to The Times of India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is scheduled to assess his recovery this week, with a potential clearance expected by October 10.
If given the green light, Pant could represent Delhi in the Ranji Trophy starting from October 25. His return to the field, however, remains contingent upon fitness assessments and official approval from the BCCI.
**Recovery Status and Medical Assessment**
A source within the BCCI told TOI, “As of now, there is a likelihood he could be cleared by October 10. An assessment is due this week. It has been a long recovery for him. The BCCI medical team doesn’t want to take any chances with him.”
Pant has been sidelined since July due to a fractured right foot sustained during the fourth Test against England. Initially, the injury was expected to heal within six weeks. However, complications arose when the metatarsal bone broke again after Pant attempted to bat the following day.
Despite this setback, Pant has made significant progress over the last 20 days and is approaching full fitness.
**Impact of Pant’s Potential Return**
Pant has missed the ongoing two-Test series against the West Indies as well as the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. Should he receive clearance, he could participate in two Ranji Trophy matches before November 5.
This would allow Pant valuable match practice ahead of India’s upcoming home Test series against South Africa, set to commence on November 14.
**Pant’s Form Against England**
Before his injury, Pant delivered an impressive performance in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. Across four Test matches and seven innings, he amassed 479 runs at an average of 68.42.
His tally included two centuries and three half-centuries, alongside 17 sixes—a testament to his aggressive and impactful batting style.
Cricket fans will be eagerly watching as Rishabh Pant aims to make a strong return to the Indian cricketing fold in the weeks ahead.
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