Rishabh Pant's Comeback: Key to India's Hopes Against South Africa A

Rishabh Pant's much-anticipated return to competitive cricket will take center stage as India A faces South Africa A in a four-day match beginning Thursday. The talented wicketkeeper-batter resumes action after a three-month break due to a foot injury sustained during the fourth Test against England in July.

Pant missed the home Test series against the West Indies, making these two four-day games at the BCCI CoE grounds crucial for regaining form. Leading India A offers Pant the perfect chance to overcome rust before the two-match Test series against South Africa's world champions.

Pant isn't the only one setting sights on a comeback. Players like Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal aim to make a mark and keep themselves in the selectors' radar, while South Africa will keep an eye on the performance of Zubayr Hamza, recalled to the Test side after two years.