New Delhi: Fit-again Rishabh Pant on Tuesday was named as the captain of the national A side for a red-ball series against South Africa A. Pant, who was under rehabilitation for a foot fracture sustained during the tour of England earlier in the year, has recovered fully from it.

The Indian selectors named him in the Indian A squad for both the matches to be held in Bengaluru from October 30, ahead of the home Test series against South Africa which begins on November 14. Apart from Pant, who happens to be the biggest headline of the squad, there are some other prominent names who are set to feature in the games.

Pant’s return to the cricket field is a positive news for Indian cricket as the flamboyant batter and wicketkeeper will soon be seen in the national colours as well. The southpa

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