BCCI has announced Team India for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer returned to the team, while Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah were not included. It was already clear that both sides would not be included. Shreyas Iyer has returned from injury.
Shreyas Iyer returns to the team. The Indian team has been announced for the ODI series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer has been named vice-captain alongside captain Shubman Gill, but his presence and availability are subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
In fact, several media reports had previously stated that the team management’s focus is currently on the upcoming T20 World Cup, due to which Hardik and Bumrah have been rested. Both stars will be seen playing in the T20 series against New Zealand.
Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj have been included alongside him. Ishan Kishan failed to make the ODI squad, and Mohammed Shami has not received a chance. Previously, the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026 was announced alongside the Indian team for the T20 series against New Zealand.
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Shreyas Iyer Appointed Vice-Captain
Shreyas Iyer, who will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on January 6th after recovering from a spleen injury, has been able to secure a place in the series against New Zealand. However, he will need fitness clearance from the Center of Excellence (COE). Shreyas Iyer has been chosen as the team’s vice-captain.
Shubman Gill Recovered from a Neck Injury
Shubman Gill has recovered from a neck injury. In such a situation, he will be seen leading the team. The team will also benefit from the experience of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. However, Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for this series due to workload management.
India will have an experienced all-rounder in Ravindra Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin department. The team will have high hopes for Mohammed Siraj in the fast bowling department. Harshit Rana will also be a part of the squad. A young batter like Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been given a chance in the Indian team.
KL Rahul has been selected alongside Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeper-batter for the ODI series against New Zealand, but Sanju Samson has not been selected. Furthermore, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has once again been left out of the squad.
Three ODIs and Five T20Is
The New Zealand team, which is touring India, will play a series of three ODIs and five T20Is, with the first ODI scheduled to start on January 11th and the last ODI on January 18th. As for the T20I series, the first match of the five-match series will be played on January 21st, and the last match will be played on January 31st. Overall, the series will run from January 11th to January 31st.
The Indian cricket team was announced on Saturday for the ODI series against New Zealand. Shubman Gill, who is returning from injury, will captain the Indian team. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested in view of the T20 World Cup. The series will begin on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
ODI Series Schedule
First ODI: January 11, Vadodara
Second ODI: January 14, Rajkot
Third ODI: January 18, Indore
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India and New Zealand will play a three-match ODI series, starting on January 11. The first match will be played in Vadodara. The second match of the series will be played in Rajkot on January 14. The third and final match will be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18.
Mohammed Shami Ignored Again
Senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has consistently performed well in domestic cricket, has once again been overlooked. Shami is currently playing for Bengal in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Several media reports claimed that Shami was almost certain to get a chance in the ODI series against New Zealand, but that did not happen.
India’s ODI Squad for the New Zealand Series
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India’s T20I Squad for the New Zealand Series
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Verma, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), and Rinku Singh.