The India tour of England is scheduled to be commencing on 4th August 2021 and in recent times, it has faced some turmoil. . The Delta variant of the Covid 19 virus has affected some of the integral members of the Indian team. Post WTC final, the Indian contingent had given a break from the bio bubble to ease the pressure before resembling ahead of the practice game. This led to players going out, which risked the situation. The Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant tested positive on July 8 and isolated himself at his friend’s house.

Following the case, Rishabh Pant has been barred from taking part in a warm-up match against Select County XI on July 20. According to reports, he might have got infected during his doctor’s visit on July 5 and 6. A source in Times of India stated that “Pant had gone to a dentist on July 5 and 6 and could have picked the virus from the clinic. On July 7, he had been vaccinated.”

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The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jay Shah, informed that “He is being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team and is on his way to recovery. He will be able to join the squad in Durham after returning two negative RT-PCR tests.”

BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly had also opined his views on the matter as well. He reckoned that practically it’s not possible to wear a mask all the time. However, on a positive note, all the players have got their second dose of the Covid vaccine, which has acted as the much-needed layer of protection.

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Rishabh Pant has been the lead guy for India when it comes to wicket-keeper. Even though he didn’t find his rhythm during the WTC final, he will be hoping to showcase his fundamental skills against the English team in the Test series.