IND vs SA 2025: KL Rahul Hints at Pant’s Return in ODIs

KL Rahul Talks About Pant’s ODI Return

KL Rahul said Rishabh Pant is ready for ODIs again and can even be picked as a specialist batter if needed.

Pant Has Been Out of ODIs Since August 2024

Pant has missed a lot of cricket after his car accident and injuries, which kept him away from the ODI format for over a year.

Rahul Says Pant Still Has a Big Role

Rahul shared that Pant has always been a key player and everyone knows what he can do, but he had to wait as the team’s batting was doing well.

Wicketkeeping Call Still Not Confirmed

Rahul said fans will know on match day whether he or Pant keeps wickets in the first ODI.

Pant Can Also Play as a Pure Batter

Rahul added that Pant is good enough to play even without keeping, but if he is in the XI, he will take the gloves.

India Face South Africa in Ranchi on November 30

The first ODI will be played in Ranchi, where Pant could make his ODI comeback after two years.