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    Rishabh Pant to play T20 World Cup if he can keep wicket – BCCI secretary Jay Shah

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    BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said that Rishabh Pant, who is set to make his much-awaited comeback in the IPL, will play the T20 World Cup after that “if he can keep [wicket]”. Pant has been out of action since a horrific car accident in December 2022.

    “He is batting well, he is keeping well. We will declare him fit very soon,” Shah told PTI. “If he can play the T20 World Cup for us, that will be a big thing for us. He is a big asset for us. If he can keep, he can play the World Cup. Let’s see how he does in the IPL.”

    The accident had left Pant with a severe right knee injury that required a ligament reconstruction surgery besides a fractured wrist and ankle. But he has done well to bounce back.

    His IPL franchise Delhi Capitals’ head coach Ricky Ponting has already stated that he would be participating in the league. As reported last month, Capitals’ co-owner Parth Jindal had told ESPNcricinfo that Pant “has started his wicketkeeping”. Jindal also said that Pant was “likely to be fully fit for the IPL”, aside from him expecting Pant to “lead from match one”.

    Shami expected to be back later this year

    India’s premier pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recuperating from an ankle surgery, is expected to make his comeback with the home Test series against Bangladesh later this year, Shah said. Shami underwent surgery in his right Achilles tendon in London in February, and was all but ruled out the T20 World Cup immediately after IPL.

    Shami missed the five-match Test series against England, and will also sit out of the IPL. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup, where he was their standout performer. India will host Bangladesh for two Tests and three T20 Internationals in September.

    “Shami’s surgery is done; he is back in India,” Shah said. “Shami’s return is likely for the home series against Bangladesh. KL Rahul needed an injection, he has started rehab and is at the NCA.”

    Rahul missed the last four Tests of the England series after complaining of pain in his right quadriceps. He is expected to turn up for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, having undergone treatment in London. However, it is understood that Rahul still awaiting clearance to join Super Giants.

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