India, Oct. 13 -- Kumar Kushagra has been named Rishabh Pant's replacement for the first two unofficial Tests between India A and New Zealand A after the senior wicketkeeper-batter was ruled out with a left-side strain. The 21-year-old Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter earned the call-up following some commendable performances in domestic cricket and for India A.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the squad update after Pant's injury. His availability for the third match will be assessed later, depending on his recovery.

Who Is Kumar Kushagra?

Kumar Kushagra is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who represents Jharkhand in domestic cricket and has featured for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. He bats right-ha...