Rishabh Pant ruled out of third India A game, remains doubt for first Test against New Zealand

New Delhi Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Sunday ruled out of the third and final red-ball fixture between India A and New Zealand A, starting November 7, as a precautionary measure, casting a shadow over his availability for the first Test in Wellington. Pant was earlier ruled out of the first two India A games in New Zealand after suffering a side strain in the Irani Cup. “Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third unofficial Test vs New Zealand A, as a precautionary measure.