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Rishabh Pant lost his Test vice-captaincy ahead of the upcoming match against Afghanistan, starting June 6. The decision by BCCI has sparked widespread discussion among Indian cricket fans, with many questioning the real reason behind the leadership change.

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant did not hide his frustration after Lucknow Super Giants suffered their ninth defeat of the season, but the skipper made it clear that one result -- or an entire disappointing campaign -- would not change how he views his side.

MUMBAI: Out-of-form wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday stripped of the Test vice-captaincy for India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, with opener KL Rahul elevated to the role in his place. Pant was also dropped from India's ODI squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan in June.

Rishabh Pant has been left out of India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series after a prolonged absence from white-ball internationals. The omission has sharpened questions over his limited-overs future even as selectors continue to view him as vital in Tests.

Rishabh Pant delivered a blunt and straightforward assessment after his side's seven-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday.

India's one-off Test against Afghanistan is significant as it represents a shift in their Test cricket approach, following a crushing defeat to South Africa. | Cricket

CHENNAI: After a poor Indian Premier League season with the bat and as Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has suffered another blow. India's first-choice

Rishabh Pant was removed as India's Test vice-captain as the BCCI announced squads for the series against Afghanistan. | Cricket