US EditionRishabh Pant reportedly to be dropped for New Zealand ODIs, this star could return for first time since 2023 World Cup
Rishabh Pant faces potential exclusion from the ODI squad due to form concerns while Ishan Kishan's strong domestic performance positions him as the likely backup wicket-keeper.
- Reports say Rishabh Pant may be dropped from the India ODI squad as the BCCI prepares to announce the team soon; Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner for the back-up wicket‑keeper role.
- Having warmed the bench in recent 50‑over squads, Pant faces scrutiny as selectors are unsettled by his ODI returns and India have moved away from him in shorter formats, increasing pressure on his place.
- Pant last played an ODI in August 2024 in Colombo and was in the South Africa squad without playing any of the three matches.
- Shubman Gill will return as captain while Shreyas Iyer may sit out, meaning the New Zealand line-up for the three ODIs could differ with chances for Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar and Tilak Verma.
- Strong domestic form positions Ishan Kishan as the preferred back‑up keeper ahead of the ODIs, with his top scorer status in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and a Vijay Hazare century strengthening his recall case as the BCCI selection announcement approaches soon.
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Rishabh Pant may be dropped from the Indian ODI team for the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand.
Rishabh Pant reportedly to be dropped for New Zealand ODIs, this star could return for first time since 2023 World Cup
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is set to return as captain after missing the South Africa ODIs due to injury while Shreyas Iyer might miss another series as he continues to recover.
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Rishabh Pant is set to be dropped from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. His absence could open the door for in-form Ishan Kishan to return to the ODI setup, or Jitesh Sharma receiving his maiden call-up.
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