Rishabh Pant dropped from ODI squad; Ishan Kishan steps up!

Big news, folks! Rishabh Pant is getting the boot from India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026. With Shubman Gill stepping up as captain, Ishan Kishan might just steal the spotlight after his explosive 125 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Get ready for some thrilling cricket action!

Quick rundown

1.Pant’s ODI chair is getting warm; Kishan’s coming off the bench with fireworks.

2.Kishan’s 125 off 39 in the Hazare Trophy proves he’s ready to crash the limited-overs party.

3.Ajit Agarkar's selection crew is pushing Kishan’s versatility for multiple slots.

4.Three-match ODI saga kicks off Jan 11 in Vadodara with dates in Rajkot and Indore lined up.

5.Kohli’s 77 in the Hazare Trophy hints at a star-studded lineup; Gill could captain a fresh India in 2026.

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KL Rahul: Pant ready to bat as specialist in Ranchi ODI
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T20 World Cup 2026: India Squad Shocker with 3 Big Names Out
T20 World Cup 2026: India Squad Shocker with 3 Big Names Out
India just dropped its 15-man squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and leading the charge is Suryakumar Yadav! But hold on tight, because we’ve got some shocking exclusions: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jitesh Sharma, and Shubman Gill! The Rock says it’s all about strategy, and these guys just didn’t make the cut! Boom!
10:40 am on Saturday, 20 December, 2025

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