The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has named Narayan Jagadeesan as Rishabh Pant’s replacement in the India squad for the Ind vs Eng 5th Test.
Rishabh Pant has been officially ruled out of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, scheduled to begin on July 31, 2025. Scans confirmed he sustained a fractured metatarsal in his right foot during the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
About Narayan Jagadeesan
A 29‑year‑old right‑handed wicketkeeper‑batter from Tamil Nadu, this marks his maiden Test call‑up
He has amassed 3,373 first‑class runs in 52 matches at an average of 47.50, including 10 centuries and 14 fifties.
In the recent 2024‑25 Ranji Trophy, he topped his team’s scoring with 674 runs phy, he topped his team’s scoring with 674 runs in 8 match (average of 56), featuring two centuries and five fifties.
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Landmark Achievements of Narayan Jagadeesan
- Record List A score: Scored a blistering 277 off 141 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (2022–23), the highest ever in List A history.
- Set a world record with five consecutive centuries in List A cricket during that same tournament — a feat that surpassed legends like Sangakkara and Kohli.
- Holds numerous other domestic records: including leading run-scorer for Tamil Nadu, red-ball consistency, and huge partnerships in List A games alongside Sai Sudharsan.
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Franchise & IPL Career
- Signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2018, debuting in the IPL in 2020 after a couple of years with the squad
- In the 2023 auction, he moved to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played through that season
- IPL stats: 13 matches, 162 runs, highest score of 39*, average of 18 with roughly 110 strike rate.
- He went unsold in the 2024 IPL auction, prompting a renewed focus on enhancing his T20 strike-rate and expanding his shot repertoire.
India Test Squad Call-Up
- Jagadeesan received his maiden India Test call-up as cover for injured wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant ahead of the Ind vs Eng 5th Test at The Oval.
- The BCCI confirmed Pant’s fractured foot and named Jagadeesan as his replacement in the squad.
