World Cup 2023: 3 Players who can replace Rishabh Pant in India's squad if he is ruled out of entire season
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sustained multiple injuries due to a freak car accident in December 2022.
2. Jitesh Sharma
The Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter garnered massive attention for his lethal hitting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Plying his trade for Punjab Kings (PBKS), Jitesh appeared in 14 matches and collected 309 runs at a solid strike rate of 156.06.
Jitesh carved out momentum-inducing knocks on multiple occasions in the IPL 2023, coming in the middle order. However, since the conclusion of Punjab Kings’ campaign in the lucrative T20 league, Jitesh has not featured in any match, which makes it less probable for him to have a shot at the top of the pecking order to replace Rishabh.
That said, even if the selectors decide to keep him in the reserves squad for the global ICC event and he manages to make the cut, Jitesh will look to grab the opportunity with both hands and come all guns blazing in the competition to secure his spot.
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