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Kumar Kushagra replaces Rishabh Pant for first two four-dayers against New Zealand A

Pant continues to recover from a left side strain and could still feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:43 PM

Key Things to Know

Rishabh Pant will miss the first two unofficial Tests against New Zealand A due to a side strain.
Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra has been named as Pant's replacement in the India A squad.
Pant sustained the injury while captaining Rest of India during the recent Irani Cup.

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Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two unofficial Tests of India A's upcoming tour of New Zealand due to a left side strain. Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement in the India A squad. The injury occurred during the recent Irani Cup while Pant was captaining Rest of India.

Pant is recovering under the BCCI medical team's supervision, with a decision regarding his availability for the third unofficial Test scheduled for November 7 to be made later. The India A squad, captained by Dhruv Jurel, departs on October 16, with matches taking place in Lincoln and Christchurch.

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