India superstar is expected to be benched again as the team takes on Pakistan in Champions Trophy.

Rishabh Pant missed the practice session ahead of the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan.

The former India cricketer expressed his disappointment in Rishabh Pant being sidelined from India's playing XI for KL Rahul.

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KL Rahul has been backed by Gautam Gambhir as India's first choice wicket-keeper ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Currently, KL Rahul is India's first choice wicketkeeper in the Champions Trophy, as confirmed by coach Gautam Gambhir

Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant was struck on the knee by a shot from Hardik Pandya during Sunday's training.

India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign on 20th February against Bangladesh in Dubai.

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Gautam Gambhir made it clear that KL Rahul is team's first-choice wicketkeeper going into the Champions Trophy