Rishabh Pant Out of New Zealand ODIs Due to Abdominal Tear

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant ruled out entire three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 Vadodara after sustaining right-sided abdominal strain internal oblique muscle tear during net practice January 10. Sudden sharp pain batting prompted immediate MRI consultation specialist Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala confirming severity requiring rest rehabilitation BCCI Centre Excellence. Pant last played ODI 2024 marking another setback comeback trail significantly impacting India's middle-order dynamics keeper options.

IN SHORTStar wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant ruled out entire three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 Vadodara after sustaining right-sided abdominal strain internal oblique muscle tear during net practice January 10. Sudden sharp pain batting prompted immediate MRI consultation specialist Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala confirming severity requiring rest rehabilitation BCCI Centre Excellence. Pant last played ODI 2024 marking another setback comeback trail significantly impacting India's middle-order dynamics keeper options.

Cricket setbacks like Pant's injury always gut-punch fans—his fearless flair irreplaceable NZ ODIs. Eve first Vadodara match January 10 nets Pant felt acute right abdominal pain mid-shot leading MRI revealing strain oblique tear. Dr Pardiwala confirmed ruling series—last ODI 2024 hopes delayed again. Heads BCCI rehab initial rest.

Reminds sport's fragility one awkward move sidelines stars. Pant's aggressive style thrills but toll evident—hoping swift healing stronger return. Team loses dynamic keeper explosive batter tough middle order hole. Series crucial fingers crossed replacements step up.