Rishabh Pant Faces ODI Axing as Sanju Samson Emerges as Replacement
Rishabh Pant Set To Be Axed From ODIs By Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir. Report Reveals Replacement
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Rishabh Pant, captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, is reportedly set to be dropped from India's ODI team due to poor performance in the IPL. Sanju Samson, who has excelled in recent matches, is expected to take his place as the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.
- 01Rishabh Pant is likely to be dropped from India's ODI team amid poor IPL performance.
- 02Sanju Samson is poised to replace Pant as the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter.
- 03KL Rahul is currently favored for the primary wicketkeeper role.
- 04Pant's struggles include only 189 runs in eight IPL matches this season.
- 05India will play 20 ODIs leading up to the 2027 World Cup.
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Rishabh Pant (captain of Lucknow Super Giants) is reportedly on the verge of being dropped from India's One Day International (ODI) team due to his underwhelming performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With only 189 runs at an average of 27 in eight matches, Pant's form has raised concerns. Sanju Samson is set to replace him as the second-choice wicketkeeper-batter, having impressed selectors with his performance, including two centuries in the IPL and a strong showing in the recent T20 World Cup. Currently, KL Rahul is leading the race for the primary wicketkeeper role. Pant's last ODI appearance was against New Zealand in January, where he was replaced by Dhruv Jurel due to injury. With India scheduled to play 20 ODIs ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, selectors Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir are focusing on building a competitive squad. Despite his struggles in white-ball formats, Pant's position in Test cricket remains secure.
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The potential axing of Rishabh Pant could shift the dynamics of the Indian ODI team, impacting team performance and strategies leading up to the World Cup.
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