Before the India and New Zealand ODI match, Team India got a big shock, this star player got injured.

Sports : The ODI series between India and New Zealand is going to start from Sunday, January 11, but before that a worrying news has come to light for Team India. Doubt has arisen regarding star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant playing in the first ODI. Pant got injured during the practice session before the opening match of the series to be held in Vadodara.

injury during practice session
With the intention of keeping himself fully prepared before the match, Rishabh Pant decided to practice. He had reached Ground-B of BCA Stadium for training with the team. According to reports, during the throwdown the ball hit Pant just above his waist. Pant groaned in pain as soon as he got injured, after which the medical team immediately reached the field.

Rishabh Pant gingerly walks off the field after being hit by a delivery while batting at the nets. [Revsportz]

Why God, why do these things always happen with him😭
I hope nothing is serious 🙏 pic.twitter.com/1zERHVNL7G

— Rupesh Kumar (@drona_17) January 10, 2026

Had to leave practice midway
The medical staff provided first aid to Pant on the spot, but he was not in a position to continue practicing. After this, Pant left the practice session midway along with two members of the medical team and went out. Seeing this scene, the team management and fellow players also looked worried.

Important discussion between Captain Gill and Agarkar
Shortly after Pant left practice, ODI captain Shubman Gill was seen having a long conversation with selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar. Although the topic of the conversation was not made public, it is believed that Rishabh Pant’s fitness and his availability in the first ODI would have been discussed.

Many senior players were present in the practice session
Apart from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja were also present in this optional practice session. During practice, Rohit Sharma also gave batting related tips to fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and guided him while standing outside the nets.

India-New Zealand ODI series schedule
A three-match ODI series will be played between India and New Zealand. The first match will be held on January 11 in Vadodara. The second ODI will be played in Rajkot on January 14, while the third and final match will be held in Indore on January 18.

Eyes fixed on Pant’s fitness
Now everyone’s eyes are on the fitness report of Rishabh Pant. The team management seems to be in no mood to take any risk and the final decision will be taken only after medical examination before the match. If Pant is not found fully fit, then a change in the team composition is possible.