{
  "id": 13978836,
  "title": "Rishabh Pant ruled out of first two India A matches against New Zealand A",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rishabh-pant-ruled-out-of-first-two-india-a-matches-against-new",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:28:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/rishabh-pant-ruled-out-of-first-two-india-a-matches-against-new-zealand-a-kumar-kushagra-named-replacement/articleshow/134895484.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Due to an unfortunate injury obtained in the Irani Cup, Rishabh Pant will miss the first two matches of India's tour to New Zealand. Kumar Kushagra has stepped in as his substitute. Starting October 24, India will engage in three multi-day matches against New Zealand A. Captain Dhruv Jurel will helm the squad, filled with experienced talent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Kumar Kushagra replaces Rishabh Pant for first two four-dayers against New Zealand A",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kumar-kushagra-replaces-rishabh-pant-for-first-two-four-dayers",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:34:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}