Rishabh Pant Dropped: India’s ODI Squad Faces New Challenge!

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves! India is making waves as Rishabh Pant is set to be dropped from the ODI squad for the epic showdown against New Zealand on January 11, 2026! With Shubman Gill at the helm, will Ishan Kishan rise to the occasion after his jaw-dropping 125 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy? The stage is set for a legendary clash, and the stakes couldn't be higher!
Quick rundown
- Pant’s ODI chair is getting warm; Kishan’s coming off the bench with fireworks.
- Kishan’s 125 off 39 in the Hazare Trophy proves he’s ready to crash the limited-overs party.
- Ajit Agarkar's selection crew is pushing Kishan’s versatility for multiple slots.
- Three-match ODI saga kicks off Jan 11 in Vadodara with dates in Rajkot and Indore lined up.
- Kohli’s 77 in the Hazare Trophy hints at a star-studded lineup; Gill could captain a fresh India in 2026.