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Dhruv Jurel replaces injured Rishabh Pant in India squad for New Zealand ODI series

January 11, 2026

Dhruv Jurel has been named as the replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. Pant was ruled out after sustaining a right-side strain during practice, prompting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to call Jurel, who recently impressed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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Credit: Dhruv Jurel is yet to play an ODI for India but has made his debut in the other two formats.

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Rishabh Pant was injured during net practice and ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand.
Dhruv Jurel replaces Pant in the squad despite not having played an ODI for India yet.
Jurel was selected after a strong performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 558 runs in seven matches.
The ODI series against New Zealand starts on January 11, 2026.

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Dhruv Jurel replaces injured Rishabh Pant in India squad for New Zealand ODI series

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