IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Pant likely to miss ODI series after picking up injury in nets

Rishabh Pant is more likely to be dominated out of the Indian facet within the ODI series against New Zealand starting Sunday (January 11, 2026) after hurting himself whereas batting throughout the nets on Saturday (January 10) on the Baroda Cricket Affiliation Worldwide Stadium.

The Hindu understands that the wicketkeeper suffered a side-strain after copping a blow whereas batting towards a side-armer in the direction of the tip of an extended stint within the nets on the ‘B’ floor.

Whereas Pant grimaced in ache, all of the Indian contingent that had turned up for the non-obligatory apply session, together with head coach Gautam Gambhir, rushed to him in concern.

The heavy bruising has resulted in a side-strain damage, and the preliminary analysis by the group’s medical workers is that it’ll take no less than 10 days to heal. In consequence, Pant is unlikely to be obtainable for choice for any of the three ODIs.

Chairman of the nationwide choice panel Ajit Agarkar was additionally on the nets session.

Ishan Kishan, who has been recalled to the T20I set-up after two years, is more likely to be referred to as as much as the squad because the reserve wicketkeeper for the final two ODIs. Ok.L. Rahul stays the first-choice keeper.

An official announcement is anticipated on Sunday, forward of the primary ODI.