Rishabh Pant injury update: LSG skipper resumes batting in nets

Rishabh Pant has started batting in the nets ahead of IPL 2026, providing a major fitness boost for Lucknow Super Giants

Pant last featured on January 8 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy before picking up an injury during India’s ODI buildup

He suffered a side strain at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium, sidelining him from the New Zealand ODI series, the BCCI confirmed

Back in action: After rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Pant has resumed net sessions

A clip of Pant batting has surfaced online, indicating his recovery is progressing well ahead of IPL 2026

With Pant eyeing an IPL return, LSG will be boosted as their captain and keeper nears full fitness