In what comes as a major boost for Indian cricket, Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to feature for Delhi in the upcoming Ranji Trophy ahead of India’s two-match Test series against South Africa in November 2025.

The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, who has been gradually regaining full match fitness since his return from a life-threatening car accident in 2022, is believed to be preparing for a full-fledged return to red-ball cricket. Pant has already made his comeback to international cricket in white-ball formats earlier this year, impressing with his aggressive batting and sharp glovework.

According to sources close to the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), Pant is expected to use the Ranji Trophy as a platform to fine-tune his long-format game before donning the India whites again. The Indian team management reportedly views his participation as crucial to assessing his readiness for the upcoming tour of South Africa, where conditions are expected to test both his batting technique and wicketkeeping skills.

Team India’s selectors are likely to monitor Pant’s performances closely as they finalize the squad for the Test series. His potential inclusion could provide India with a much-needed balance in the middle order and strengthen their chances of success overseas.

With Pant’s aggressive batting style and match-winning instincts, his return to domestic red-ball cricket is eagerly awaited by fans and experts alike. If he performs well in the Ranji games, he could mark a remarkable chapter in his comeback story — from a near-career-ending injury to reclaiming his spot as one of India’s most influential cricketers.