Reports indicate Rishabh Pant is likely to be dropped from India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, with Ishan Kishan poised for a recall. Pant, who last played an ODI in August 2024, has been on the bench in recent series. Kishan has impressed with strong domestic performances, including in the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophies. Shubman Gill is expected to return as captain after recovering from injury, while Shreyas Iyer's availability remains uncertain.