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India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to start his rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after he injured his right foot during the Old Trafford Test against England in July. Pant's role will be pivotal in India's upcoming test series against West Indies at home (October 2-6 in Ahmedabad and October 10-14 in Delhi). As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the selection committee is likely to name the squad in the last week of September.

Pant was hit on his right foot as he was forced to leave the field during the 68th over on the first day of the Manchester Test. Chris Woakes bowled a yorker as it deceived Pant completely.

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The impact resulted in swelling on his foot with blood trickling down as he removed his boot. Pant was in agony as he was escorted back to the dressing room in a golf buggy.

Despite getting injured, the 27-year-old came on to the field as he helped India reach 358 in the first innings. However, Pant opted against wicketkeeping duties.

On the second day, Pant shocked everyone. Just before lunch, India stood at 314/6. The explosive southpaw, geared up, walked back to the crease and was greeted with resounding applause from the spectators.

In his unexpected return, Pant pulled the ball with sheer power and hammered his 90th six in Test cricket to go level with Virender Sehwag, India's highest six-hitter in the format.

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He topped it up by driving the ball away for a four to bring up a hard-fought half-century. England tearaway Jofra Archer pulled the curtain down on Rishabh's resistance at 54(75) by sending his off-stump cartwheeled in the air with a rip-roaring delivery.