Kumar Kushagra replaces injured Pant in India A squad
Cricketer Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two matches of the India A series against New Zealand A due to a side strain. Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement, while Dhruv Jurel will captain the side and serve as the primary wicketkeeper.
Why it matters
The series is a critical preparation phase for India's upcoming Test matches and World Test Championship campaign.
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two matches of India A's multi-day series against New Zealand 'A', with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement. Pant sustained a left side strain while captaining Rest of India in the Irani Cup. His availability for the third match will be assessed later. Pant's original selection for the series in preparation for the Tests had been subject to fitness clearance. His absence from the opening two games means Dhruv Jurel, who was named captain of the side, will also serve as the first-choice wicketkeeper for those matches, with Kushagra providing an additional option behind the stumps.
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