Chances to return to ODI cricket were there, as at the same time, another set of the India men's cricket team will be in Japan for the 2026 Asian Games. Because of the clash of schedules, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee was forced to name two different sets of squads for two different events.
The entry of Dhruv Jurel closed all the doors for Rishabh Pant for his ODI comeback. For the three-match ODI series against West Indies, the team management selected two keeper-batters in the likes of Rahul and Jurel. Rahul is likely to start the series as the first-choice keeper-batter, and Jurel could be his back-up.
The last time Pant featured in an ODI game for India was in August 2024; that also remained the last 50-over match during the regime of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Why is Rishabh Pant not selected for the ODI series against West Indies?
"Hasn't done justice to his phenomenal talent when it comes to white-ball cricket," the source told the news agency. It also added that the non-selection of Pant was based on feedback from some of the important members of the team. "Feedback from the important members of the team management," the source mentioned.
Rishabh Pant has been named as Rest of India captain for Irani Cup
The Irani Cup match will be a red-ball contest. The board has named Pant as the captain of the Rest of India. According to the current scenario, a spot in the ODI squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup is not looking possible for the keeper-batter. But he is only 28, and he will be a hope for the 2031 ODI World Cup.
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