Sources indicate that Rishabh Pant is set to be dropped from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. Ishan Kishan’s blistering domestic form has positioned him for a long-awaited return. The decision comes from BCCI selectors.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have decided on changes for the ODI squad against New Zealand in 2026. Rishabh Pant, who had recently secured a spot in the team, is set to be dropped from this series. The primary reason is Ishan Kishan’s outstanding performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which has earned him a long-awaited ODI comeback.
Keywords suggest that Shubman Gill is also returning as ODI captain. This shift highlights India’s strategy of prioritizing domestic form. Pant’s exclusion may raise questions about his recent performances, while Kishan’s return could mark his first major series since the T20 World Cup.
The news was published on December 28, 2025, pointing to upcoming transformations in Indian cricket.
