Long-serving wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence from India's tour of West Indies has handed young Rishabh Pant the perfect opportunity to gain experience and unleash his potential, captain Virat Kohli has said.

Virat Kohli eggs on Rishabh Pant to unleash potential in MS Dhoni's absence

The MSK Prasad-led selection panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for India's upcoming tour to West Indies which comprises of three T20 Internationals, three ODIs followed by two Test matches.

Plan is to groom Rishabh Pant by giving him more opportunities: MSK Prasad

Major takeaways from New Zealand's 18-run win over India in World Cup semi-final

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry struck thrice as India's top batting order collapsed in the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2019. Opting to bat first, New Zealand put up a modest target of 240 in a game that was pushed to the reserve day as it was halted on Tuesday due to excessive rain.

World Cup, 1st semi-final: Pacer Matt Henry leaves India reeling

India will persist with Rishabh Pant at number four in the batting order to avail the left-right advantage in the middle overs, assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said ahead of Tuesday's Cricket World Cup group match against Bangladesh.

World Cup: India to keep Rishabh Pant at four to exploit left-right advantage

India's winning streak in the Cricket World Cup 2019 came to an end after England defeated the Virat Kohli-led side by 31 runs in Sunday's group match at Edgbaston.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's hilarious response on Rishabh Pant playing at number fourth position

Young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has made his World Cup playing against England on Sunday at Edgbaston. Pant, who flew in to join the squad two weeks ago as a replacement for Shikhar Dhawan after the opener fractured his hand, has replaced Vijay Shankar.

India vs England: Rishabh Pant makes World Cup debut

Records, injuries and controversies in third week of Cricket World Cup

India's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said that he is "feeling very happy" after getting the opportunity to play for India in the Cricket World Cup 2019, which is underway in England and Wales.

Became more positive and focussed after being ignored, says Rishabh Pant

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that the game of cricket has the potential to make a difference in children's lives as it improves the players as a human being. Virat Kohli along with teammates KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant enjoyed some quality time playing cricket with school children at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Thursday.

'Cricket improves you as a human being,' says Indian skipper Virat Kohli

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar Thursday said he expects Shikhar Dhawan to bounce back strongly from the injury setback that has forced him out of the World Cup and backed the opener's replacement Rishabh Pant to do well.

Tendulkar feels Shikhar 'heartbreak', backs Rishabh Pant to express himself

Fitness takes centre stage as Virat, Dhoni, Shami lead India's World Cup campaign

Shikhar Dhawan, who injured his left thumb during the World Cup 2019 league match with Australia, has been ruled out of the tournament. The left-hander suffered the injury when a rising delivery from Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins hit him awkwardly in the early phase of his match-winning innings of 117 off 109 balls.

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of world Cup 2019, Rishabh Pant to replace

World Cup: Indian team attends practice session ahead of crucial Pakistan clash

Week 2 of World Cup marred by controversies, injuries and washouts

A final decision on Shikhar Dhawan's availability at the ongoing World Cup will be taken only after 10 to 12 days as he is too "precious" to be ruled out just yet, India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said Wednesday.

Final call on 'precious' Shikhar Dhawan only after 10-12 days: Sanjay Bangar

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan will miss the next three to four games with a hand injury, assistant coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed ahead of team's upcoming match against New Zealand.

Watch: Injured Shikhar Dhawan during India's practice session ahead of New Zealand clash

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was Wednesday brought in as cover for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad. "Rishabh Pant is being flown in from India as cover at the request of the team management," a senior BCCI official currently in England told PTI.

Rishabh Pant to be flown in today as cover for injured Shikhar Dhawan, says BCCI official

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released an official statement on Shikhar Dhawan's suspected left thumb hairline fracture. Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan sustained an injury on his left thumb during the team's World Cup match against holders Australia on Sunday but still went on to complete his 17th one-day international century.

World Cup: BCCI releases official statement on Shikhar Dhawan's thumb injury

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan sustained an injury on his left thumb during the team's World Cup match against holders Australia on Sunday following which, his participation in remaining matches is doubtful.

World Cup: Funny Twitter reactions on Rishabh Pant after Shikhar Dhawan's suspected ouster

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday once again rued that young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant would be sorely missed during the ODI World Cup, commencing on May 30 in the UK.

Rishabh Pant will be missed in Indian World Cup squad, says Sourav Ganguly

Riding high on confidence, Delhi will aim to make it to their first IPL final when they take on Chennai in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2019, Qualifier 2: Delhi to fight for final berth against Chennai

Prithvi Shaw's half-century and Rishabh Pant's 21-ball 49 helped Delhi seal a two-wicket win over Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff on Wednesday to move a step closer to the final.

IPL 2019: Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant help Delhi sink Hyderabad, inch closer to IPL final

IPL 2019: Players to watch out for in Qualifier 2 between Delhi and Chennai

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