Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant back in action as Team India gears up for New Zealand clash

Rishabh Pant rejoined Team India’s practice sessions in Dubai after overcoming a viral fever, ahead of their crucial group-stage match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. India, having secured a semifinal berth with victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan, aims to conclude the group stage on a strong note.

Rishabh Pant (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com)

NEW DELHI: India received a significant boost as star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant attended Team India’s practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai ahead of their final group-stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand.Pant had missed India’s training session before the Pakistan clash due to a viral fever. However, he has now been deemed fit and was seen traveling to the ground with the rest of the squad for their practice camp.

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Team India has been in dominant form in the tournament, registering consecutive six-wicket victories over Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan.

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Having already secured a semifinal berth, India will face New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture on Sunday.India currently sit second in the Group A standings with four points. Both India and New Zealand have progressed to the semifinals from Group A.

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