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Rishabh Pant's ODI Inclusion Urged by Aakash Chopra Ahead of New Zealand Series

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Rishabh Pant's ODI Inclusion Urged by Aakash Chopra Ahead of New Zealand Series

Analysed 2 Jan 2026·1 source analysed·India·Sports
Rishabh Pant's ODI Inclusion Urged by Aakash Chopra Ahead of New Zealand SeriesPreviousNext

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has urged the Indian selection committee to include wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in the ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. Chopra argued that Pant, who was part of the Champions Trophy squad, should not be dropped without being given a chance to play. The BCCI is expected to announce the squad soon.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 1 source

We measured how 1 outlet covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 33%, Centre 34%, Right 33%). Overall sentiment is neutral (65/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
33%34%33%
Sentiment
65%
AI analysis of 1 source · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jan 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 1 sources
● Left 33%● Center 34%● Right 33%

The article focuses on a former cricketer's opinion regarding team selection, which is a sports-related matter. There are no political viewpoints or ideologies presented, making the content neutral from a political perspective.

Sentiment — Neutral (65/100)

The sentiment of the article is neutral to slightly positive, driven by Aakash Chopra's advocacy for Rishabh Pant's inclusion. The tone is informative, discussing team selection and player potential without expressing strong emotions.

How 1 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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Their headline
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republicworldGautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Urged to Include Rishabh Pant in ODI Series vs New Zealand: 'Can't Remove Him'CenterNeutral

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
India
Sources analysed
1
Last analysed
2 Jan 2026
Key entities
IndiaCricketBoard of Control for Cricket in IndiaCricket AustraliaOne Day InternationalNew ZealandNew Zealand cricket team in India in 2021–22Wicket-keeperRishabh PantHockey Champions TrophyTwenty20International Cricket Council