Injury Setback For India Just Ahead Of New Zealand ODI Series, Dhruv Jurel Named Replacement For India Star

IND vs NZ: Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the New Zealand ODI series due to an abdominal injury, the BCCI has confirmed. Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement, and he has already joined the squad in Vadodara ahead of the 1st IND vs NZ ODI match.

Rishabh Pant Ruled Out Of IND vs NZ ODI Series

BCCI issued a statement, "Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant felt a sudden onset discomfort in his right lateral abdominal area while batting in the nets during India’s practice session on Saturday afternoon at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara.

"He was taken for MRI scans immediately and the BCCI Medical Team had a detailed discussion with an expert on his clinical and radiological findings. Pant has been diagnosed with a side strain (Oblique Muscle Tear) and is subsequently ruled out of the ODI Series.

“The Men’s Selection Committee has named Dhruv Jurel as Pant’s replacement, and Jurel has linked up with the squad.”

Pant captained Delhi during the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage, registering two crucial half-centuries against Services and Railways in the proceedings.

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Shubman Gill Will Be In Focus

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return as India will embark on a 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. This will also be Shubman Gill's first stint as the ODI captain on home soil. He missed out on the South AFrica series due to an injury and KL Rahul deputised in his absence. Gill also couldn't find a place in India's T20 World Cup squad and he will be eager to redeem himself amid all the various chatter. 

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