Rishabh Pant expresses disappointment over exclusion from India ODI squad
Rishabh Pant, a prominent Indian wicket-keeper batter, has spoken candidly about feeling bad after being left out of the ODI squad for the series against the West Indies. Despite his strong performances in Test cricket and being the current captain of the Rest of India team for the Irani Cup, Pant was overlooked for the backup wicket-keeper spot, which went to Dhruv Jurel. Pant acknowledges that setbacks are part of an athlete's career and emphasizes the importance of discipline, hard work, and mental clarity for making a comeback. He last played an ODI in 2024 and has a record of 871 runs in 31 matches with a strike rate of 106.22.