Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Dhruv Jurel Replaces Injured Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant got hurt, so the Indian cricket team needed someone to take his place for the One Day International (ODI) matches in New Zealand.
They chose Dhruv Jurel, a 24-year-old player who has been doing really well in another cricket tournament called the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He scored a lot of runs, including two centuries and four half-centuries, which means he did really well.
Jurel joined the team on Saturday night, but he might not play in the first ODI.
The team is hoping he can help them win the matches in New Zealand.
The series starts on January 11, and fans are excited to see how the team does.
Dhruv Jurel replaces injured Rishabh Pant for New Zealand ODIs.
Jurel joined the India squad on Saturday night.
Jurel is unlikely to feature in the first ODI.
Jurel scored 558 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with two centuries and four fifties.
He has an impressive average of 93 in the tournament.
- Who
- Dhruv Jurel
- What
- Replacement for injured Rishabh Pant in India's ODI squad for New Zealand
- When
- Joined the team on Saturday night
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- Rishabh Pant's injury
- Injured Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Replacement Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Tournament
- New Zealand ODIs
- Jurel's Recent Performance
- 558 runs in 7 matches
- Jurel's Average
- 93
- Jurel's Centuries
- 2
- Jurel's Fifties
- 4
- Series Start Date
- January 11
Sources
Not Ishan Kishan! 24-Year-Old Joins India Squad For New Zealand ODIs As Replacement For Injured Rishabh Pant
Dhruv Jurel Replaces Injured Rishabh Pant In Team India's ODI Squad For New Zealand Series
EXPLAINED: Why Selectors Did Not Recall Ruturaj Gaikwad To ODI Team After An Injury To Rishabh Pant
