Rishabh Pant Out of NZ ODIs with Side Strain; Dhruv Jurel Named Replacement

• Rishabh Pant ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a side strain (Oblique Muscle Tear).
• BCCI confirmed the injury, stating Pant felt discomfort in his right lateral abdominal area during net practice on Saturday.
• MRI scans confirmed the injury, leading to his withdrawal from the series.
• Dhruv Jurel has been named as Rishabh Pant's replacement in the Indian squad.
• Pant sustained the injury while batting against Indian throwdown specialists, copping a blow just above his waist.

Why It Matters: Rishabh Pant is out of the New Zealand ODIs due to a side strain; Dhruv Jurel steps in.