'You feel bad': Rishabh Pant breaks silence on losing India ODI spot to KL Rahul
Cricketer Rishabh Pant has addressed his exclusion from India's ODI squad, acknowledging the disappointment while emphasizing his commitment to a comeback. He noted that competition for the wicketkeeper-batter role has intensified following KL Rahul's recent performances.
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Rishabh Pant's Test legacy continues to grow, but his standing in India's white-ball plans has become increasingly uncertain. More than two years have passed since he last featured in an ODI for India, leaving his 50-over future unclear.Pant has played considerably fewer ODIs than Tests and T20Is. In 31 ODI appearances, he has scored 871 runs at an average of 33.50, with his best being an unbeaten 125 against England in 2022. It remains his only hundred in the format, alongside five fifties.When India announced their squad for the West Indies ODI series, Pant was once again left out.
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