Rishabh Pant resumes training after minor knee injury

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant is recovering from a left-knee injury sustained during a training session when struck by a shot from Hardik Pandya. Despite initial discomfort observed during the second training session in Dubai, Pant's condition has improved, as he practiced without strapping on his knee and engaged with fans. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed satisfaction with Pant's return to practice, although he opted out of fielding drills to focus on batting. While Pant's injury is not serious, his role in the Champions Trophy remains uncertain as KL Rahul has been named the first-choice wicketkeeper. India is set to begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. The team is optimistic about Pant's participation, contingent on his continued recovery.