Delhi:Before the start of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand from November 19, the Indian team has received very good news. Actually, star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant left for New Zealand on Thursday, 12 November after passing the fitness test. Pant's return is considered very important for Team India.

According to media reports, left-handed wicketkeeper batsman Pant passed his fitness test on November 10 at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.

After this he left for New Zealand on Thursday morning.

Rishabh Pant was away from the field due to injury

Let us tell you that Rishabh Pant was working hard at the Center of Excellence for some time to gain fitness. He suffered a side strain injury during the Irani Cup played in Srinagar in October. Because of this, Pant stayed away from cricket. Initially, he was included in the squad for three unofficial Test matches for the India A team on the New Zealand tour, but due to injury, his name had to be withdrawn later.

Failed in fitness test in first attempt

It has not been easy for Pant to achieve fitness. He gave his first fitness test at the Center of Excellence on November 1, but he could not pass it. After this he had to give the test again on 10th November. This time Pant's fitness test also included match simulation, which he completed successfully.

Pant will join Team India before the first test

Pant worked on his fitness for more than two weeks.

Now his being completely fit is a matter of relief for the Indian team. However, there will also be a challenge before the team management. Pant will have to prepare himself according to the conditions in New Zealand without any practice match.

Victory is necessary to keep WTC final hopes alive

A two-Test series is to be played between New Zealand and India, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship. To keep alive the hopes of making it to the WTC final, Team India will have to win this series. The first match of the series will start from November 19.

In such a situation, Pant will have a chance to prepare by joining the team.