India, April 30 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is reportedly on the verge of losing his spot in the India ODI team amid a massive struggle for form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir are thoroughly evaluating their options ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan starting June 14. Due to his dismal performances, the management is set to drop Pant and has identified the highly explosive Sanju Samson as the ultimate blockbuster replacement to serve as the primary backup wicketkeeper batter behind KL Rahul.

Sanju Samson Replaces Struggling Rishabh Pant In White Ball Setup

Rishabh Pant's banishment from the playing XI has a single...