Rishabh Pant May be Released by DC Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction, RCB to Woo Wicketkeeper - REPORT

Speculations around Rishabh Pant seems to be growing by the day and the latest report claims that RCB may be interested in the wicketkeeper. Now that veteran Dinesh Karthik has thrown in the towel, there would be room to accommodate Pant. A report on a leading daily claims that Pant isn't the first choice to lead the Capitals and is highly likely to enter the auction pool. In the past, there have been several reports claiming that there have been many talks between Pant and the DC management, and the franchise is not looking at him as a captaincy option. The left-hander has been part of the Capitals franchise since 2016 but now things could change. If Pant enters the auction, he could break the bank as a number of franchises would be looking to get a captain. 

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Meanwhile, Pant is part of the Indian national cricket team which is currently hosting New Zealand at home. The wicketkeeper had picked up a mild injury on his knee for which he could not keep in the second innings. But now, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that he is ready and would be keeping wickets in the upcoming Pune Test. 

Washington Sundar Added to India Squad For Pune Test

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Meanwhile, Washington Sundar has been added to the India squad for the remaining two Tests versus New Zealand. Days after he was added, Ryan ten Doeschate, India's fielding coach has revealed the reason behind the move. As per ten Doeschate, Sundar was added to the squad to counter the four left-handers present in the New Zealand side. Sundar was added in the squad straight after the Bengaluru Test as he had hit a hundred against Delhi in a Ranji game. And he had also picked up six wickets in that game.