India vs England 2021: Rishabh Pant rejoins team in Durham after COVID-19 recovery

Rishabh Pant, who had not stayed in the team hotel during the 20-day break period, tested positive for COVID-19 on July 8.

Team India wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has returned with the team for the upcoming England Test series on Thursday after recovering from COVID-19. Pant was due to undergo COVID-19 and cardiac tests on Monday (July 19) having completed his isolation period of 10 days as per the UK guidelines. Pant tested positive for the virus during the team’s 20-day break post the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton. “Hello @RishabhPant17, great to have you back #TeamIndia,” BCCI tweeted with a photo of Rishabh Pant. Hello @RishabhPant17, great to have you back #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/aHYcRfhsLy