Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 due to a foot fracture. Pant sustained the injury during the England tour and has been confirmed to miss the Asia Cup as well as possibly the upcoming West Indies Test series. Here are some contenders for Asia Cup as a wicket-keeper batsmen:
1. Sanju Samson:
Sanju Samson can will replace Rishabh Pant as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the Asia Cup 2025. Reports confirm that Sanju Samson will be not only in the squad but is expected to play in the starting XI as wicketkeeper-batsman. Samson’s recent performances, including multiple T20I centuries over the past year, have solidified his place as the top wicketkeeper contender. The selectors and coach Gautam Gambhir have indicated Samson as their preferred option.
Stats and Records
| Matches Played | 42 |
| Innings | 38 |
| Runs scored | 861 |
| Highest score | 111 |
| Average | 25.32 |
| Strike-rate | 152.38 |
| Centuries | 3 |
| Half-centuries | 2 |
Samson also holds the record for the second fastest T20I century for India and achieved his maiden T20I century against Bangladesh.
2. Dhruv Jurel:
Jurel is likely to replace Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper in the Asia Cup 2025 since Pant is sidelined with a toe fracture and ruled out for at least six weeks. Dhruv Jurel had already replaced Pant in the final Test against England and performed properly behind the stumps.
Stats and Records
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Innings | 3 |
| Runs scored | 12 |
| Highest score | 6 |
| Average | 4.00 |
| Strike-rate | 52.17 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Half-centuries | 0 |
3. KL Rahul:
Kananur Lokesh Rahul is unlikely to replace Rishabh Pant in the Asia Cup 2025 squad. KL Rahul, despite strong performances in ODIs and Tests, has not been picked for the T20 squad since November 2022 and is also likely to be omitted from the Asia Cup team. The team seems to be moving towards younger wicket-keeper options rather than Rahul stepping in as a replacement for Pant in this format.
Stats and Records
| Matches Played | 72 |
| Innings | 68 |
| Runs scored | 2265 |
| Highest score | 110 |
| Average | 33.30 |
| Strike-rate | 139.13 |
| Centuries | 2 |
| Half-centuries | 22 |
4. Ishan Kishan:
Kishan is likely to be one of the wicketkeepers considered to replace Rishabh Pant for the Asia Cup 2025. Ishan Kishan is viewed as a strong contender for the backup wicketkeeper slot alongside Sanju Samson. Kishan has a solid record in T20 internationals with an aggressive batting style and competent keeping skills.
Stats and Records
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Innings | 32 |
| Runs scored | 796 |
| Highest score | 89 |
| Average | 25.67 |
| Strike-rate | 124.38 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Half-centuries | 58 |
This selection is based on recent reports and statements from selectors and coaches, reflecting the latest team plans and Pant’s injury update.
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