Reports suggest Rishabh Pant is likely to be excluded from India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled from January 11-18. This potential omission is attributed to Pant's inconsistent white-ball form and the selectors' desire to explore new options. Ishan Kishan, who has been in strong domestic form, is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Pant, with Jitesh Sharma also mentioned as a possibility. Pant last played an ODI in August 2024 and was an unused member of the squad against South Africa.