Pant Dropped from ODI Squad: Who Will Be India's Backup Wicketkeeper vs NZ?

• KL Rahul is confirmed as the primary wicketkeeper for the IND vs NZ ODI series.
• Rishabh Pant is likely dropped due to poor form in Vijay Hazare Trophy (70 runs in 4 matches) and limited opportunities post-accident.
• Dhruv Jurel emerges as a strong contender with 1 century and 2 half-centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy (avg 108, SR 137.87).
• Ishan Kishan, returning from mental fatigue, scored a destructive 125 off 39 balls in Vijay Hazare Trophy, making him a strong candidate.
• Sanju Samson's chances are low as he hasn't played List 'A' cricket for over two years despite a century in his last ODI.

Why It Matters: Intense competition for India's backup wicketkeeper spot against NZ, with Pant likely out and Jurel/Kishan leading.