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.