No wonder Shreyas Iyer is the prime candidate for the spot, but with his history of back issues, there is always a risk he could miss parts of the season.

A funny moment during the 2nd ODI vs South Africa saw Rishabh Pant hand Rohit Sharma an eyelash and ask him to make a wish, leaving fans and commentators smiling.

Rishabh Pant is set to make a comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, representing Delhi and exciting fans ahead of the new season.

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Although India's decision to open the batting with Jaiswal aligned with the national sentiment, the selection of Gaikwad over Pant for a middle-order batter's role created an uproar.
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As the Men in Blue gear up to maintain their winning streak and secure a morale-boosting series win, here we decode how India's playing XI is shaping up for the

Check out the reason why Rishabh Pant isn't playing the 1st ODI between India and South Africa.

In the opening ODI of the three-match series, South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl first against India.

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Saba Karim hints Rishabh Pant could miss out as KL Rahul leads and takes the gloves, leaving no room for the wicketkeeper-batter.