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Rishabh Pant ruled out of India vs New Zealand ODIs due to injury, replacement to be named soon: Report

January 11, 2026

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand due to a fresh injury sustained during training. This marks another setback in Pant's career, which has been plagued by injuries since a serious car accident in 2022.

India's Rishabh Pant during a practice session ahead of the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and New Zealand, at Kotambi Stadium, in Vadodara, Gujarat, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. PTI

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Key Highlights

Rishabh Pant was set to be the backup wicket-keeper for the ODIs against New Zealand.
He sustained an injury during training before the series opener.
Pant's career has faced multiple injuries, including a serious car accident in 2022.
He previously missed matches due to a toe injury from a reverse sweep against Chris Woakes.

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Rishabh Pant ruled out of India vs New Zealand ODIs due to injury, replacement to be named soon: Report

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