Rishabh Pant Injured: Team India Faces Setback, Who Will Replace Him?

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News18•11-01-2026, 06:12
Rishabh Pant Injured: Team India Faces Setback, Who Will Replace Him?
- •Rishabh Pant ruled out of ODI series against New Zealand due to injury sustained during practice.
- •Pant's injury occurred during a throwdown practice session in Vadodara, missing the ball.
- •His absence is a blow as he was KL Rahul's backup, raising concerns if Rahul also becomes unavailable.
- •Despite the loss, Pant's chances of making the starting eleven were low, with KL Rahul as primary wicketkeeper.
- •Ishan Kishan is a strong contender to replace Pant in the ODI squad, given his recent form and T20 inclusion.
Why It Matters: Rishabh Pant's injury sidelines him from the New Zealand ODI series; Ishan Kishan is likely replacement.
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