Why Rishabh Pant Is Not Playing Today?

Rishabh Pant is out of India’s first ODI against New Zealand due to a side strain injury sustained in practice, ruling him out of the entire series. Dhruv Jurel replaces him in the squad, with KL Rahul expected to keep wickets in Pant’s absence. The Indian team will focus on Pant’s recovery and managing resources smartly as they face a confident New Zealand side in the series.

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