# Rishabh Pant Fails Crucial Fitness Test

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rishabh-pant-fails-crucial-fitness-test/  
Published: 2026-11-03  
Updated: 2026-11-03  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Big blow for Team India! Star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has failed his fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Recovering from a side strain sustained in October, Pant now faces a do-or-die re-test within 48 hours. His participation in the upcoming New Zealand tour hangs in the balance, leaving selectors scrambling to finalize the squad for this vital series.