Kumar Kushagra replaces Rishabh Pant for India A’s first two matches

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  Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two four-day matches against New Zealand A because of a left-side strain.

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  Kumar Kushagra has been named as Pant’s replacement in the updated squad.

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  The BCCI announced the replacement on Monday.

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  Pant continues to recover and could still play in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A.

Who

Rishabh Pant and his replacement, Kumar Kushagra.

What

Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two four-day matches against New Zealand A because of a left-side strain.

When

The BCCI announced the replacement on Monday.

Where

On India A’s tour of New Zealand.

Why

Pant is recovering from a left-side strain.

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