Cricket
India’s star wicketkeeper-batter won’t feature in the upcoming Test series due to a foot injury, leaving fans concerned about the middle order
Pant sustained a toe-crushing yorker from Chris Woakes in the England series. Despite returning to bat, his recovery isn’t complete for the West Indies Tests
Ravindra Jadeja has been named India’s vice-captain for the series, bringing his all-round experience to support Shubman Gill
Before his injury, Pant scored 479 runs in four Tests, averaging 68.42, including two centuries and three fifties, showing he was in sublime touch
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirms Pant won’t play these two Tests but is hopeful he will be fully fit for the South Africa series
With Pant out, India relies on Shubman Gill, Jadeja, and the middle order to deliver in the West Indies series and maintain momentum