Delhi: The wait for the Indian team's star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant to return to international cricket may end soon. A good news has emerged regarding Pant's fitness before the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. It is believed that he may be allowed to play after the final fitness test to be held on November 12.

The last fitness test will be held on 12th November

Rishabh Pant has to give the final test of his fitness at the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru.

In this test, along with their physical ability, their preparation to perform in match-like conditions on the field will also be tested. According to the report, after this process they have full hope of getting the final approval from the Centre.

Excellent performance in batting and wicketkeeping

Pant has been practicing continuously at the Center of Excellence for some time. During this period, he has shown good progress in both the batting and wicketkeeping departments. Seeing his batting style in the nets, hopes of his comeback have strengthened.

He was also seen in good form in the pictures of the practice surfaced on social media.

Pant may soon reach New Zealand tour

The first match of the two-Test series between India and New Zealand will be played at the Basin Reserve ground in Wellington from November 17. At the same time, the second test will start in Christchurch from 27th November. Pant is likely to reach New Zealand before the start of the series.

Was out of India A team due to injury

Rishabh Pant was selected for the three India A matches before this series, but due to lack of fitness clearance, he could not play a single match.

He suffered from side strain during the match between Rest of India and Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup.

Following this, he was dropped from the India A team and continued his rehabilitation at the Center of Excellence. Now after the final fitness test, the way for his return is expected to be cleared.