Pant Out? India Set to Drop Wicketkeeper for NZ ODIs, Kishan Likely Replacement: Report

• Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to be dropped from India's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand.
• The BCCI selectors are expected to announce the squad this week for the series from January 11-18.
• Ishan Kishan is likely to replace Pant, given his exceptional recent form in domestic cricket, including a 33-ball century.
• Shubman Gill, recovered from a neck injury, will captain the Indian team against New Zealand.
• Pant last played an ODI for India in August 2024 and did not feature in the recent South Africa series.

Why It Matters: Rishabh Pant likely dropped from India's ODI squad for NZ series; Ishan Kishan set to replace him.