Vadodara, Jan. 11 -- Team India star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the three-match India vs New Zealand ODI series, starting on January 11, owing to a side strain (oblique muscle tear). Dhruv Jurel has been named as Pant's replacement for the New Zealand ODIs.

Pant sustained the injury while batting during a net session at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday, according to a media advisory from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Pant felt sudden discomfort in his right side while batting in the nets and he was immediately taken for MRI scans, according to the advisory. After consultation with experts, the BCCI Medical Team confirmed that Pant has suffered a side strain (oblique muscle tear), a...