India name Rishabh Pant's replacement ahead of the 2nd ODI against Australia

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of second ODI against Australia which will be played at Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot on Friday due to a concussion.  incident occurred in first innings of first ODI as Pant was dismissed off Pat Cummins' delivery in 43rd over after he was struck on helmet. As second innings began, an unfamiliar sight awaited fans at Wankhede as KL Rahul took over gloves from Rishabh Pant.

READ: Cricket's 'end of incence': Cronje's Centurion fix, 20 years on

Rishabh Pant's replacement

It has been learned that wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat has been roped in as Pant's replacement for second ODI which is a must-win game for India. As per reports,  Bharat was in Hyderabad when he was asked to join national team. 26-year-old will be making his debut at international level and so far, he has played 74 first-class matches, 51 List-A games, and 43 T20s respectively.

READ: Virat Kohli was courous to bat at .4 in Mumbai ODI despite failure: Gautam Gambhir

Concussed Pant ruled out of 2nd ODI

"He (Pant) is ruled out of 2nd ODI. His availability for final ODI will be based on how he responds during rehabilitation protocol," BCCI said in a statement. Pant didn't take field for second half of first ODI here on Tuesday after getting hit on helmet by a Pat Cummins bouncer, delivery that brought about his dismissal. 

"After getting hit on his helmet while batting in 1st ODI, Rishabh got a concussion and took furr part in game. He was n taken to hospital for overnight monitoring under a specialist. "He is stable and all his scan reports are clear. He has been discharged from hospital and will head to NCA, Bengaluru to undergo his rehabilitation protocol," release furr stated.

Since third match is in Bengaluru on January 19, it is expected that a call can be taken after observing his physical condition in next 72 hours. Pant made 28 off 33 balls in Mumbai ODI. While Rahul kept wickets, Manish Pandey came in as an on-field replacement for Pant.  Australia gave India a 10-wicket hammering in series-opener, ir biggest win against sub-continental giants.

(Im Courtesy: AP)

READ: IND vs AUS: Adam Zampa promises more aggression to dismiss Virat Kohli for 7th time

READ: IND vs AUS Dream11 2nd ODI prediction, top picks, schedule and all match details

(With PTI Inputs)