Updated on: Jan 03, 2026 10:29:29 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: India are set to announce their squad for the 3-match ODI series vs New Zealand, with a veteran presence expected.
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: While the T20I World Cup around the corner might be the focus of New Zealand’s tour of India this January, there will first be three ODIs for the two teams to compete in as we enter the year leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. With 22 months to go before that tournament in South Africa, now is the time for experimentation and to begin putting the right pieces in play – which, in combination with a tight schedule coming up, might convince the BCCI’s selection panel to provide some chances to players on the fringe of national selection.
With the squad announcement pushed to within a week of the 3-match series, there has been a solid round of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches to use as a reference point for this series. Some key players who are also in the T20I team might be rested – including Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah – which opens the door for players like Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel, who have enjoyed strong tournaments thus far domestically.
Equally, there is going to be a focus placed on the fitness of Shreyas Iyer, who has been out of action since October. The batter has been enroute towards recovery, but this could prove to be a series too soon – therefore another chance for the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad to make their case, or for some shuffling of the batting order.
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With the squad announcement pushed to within a week of the 3-match series, there has been a solid round of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches to use as a reference point for this series. Some key players who are also in the T20I team might be rested – including Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah – which opens the door for players like Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel, who have enjoyed strong tournaments thus far domestically.
Equally, there is going to be a focus placed on the fitness of Shreyas Iyer, who has been out of action since October. The batter has been enroute towards recovery, but this could prove to be a series too soon – therefore another chance for the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad to make their case, or for some shuffling of the batting order.
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Jan 03, 2026 10:28:32 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill misses VHT match due to food poisoning – but to be part of selection meeting
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill was in line to lead Punjab for a pair of Vijay Hazare Trophy games this week in the lead up to the series, but Sportstar reports that he will miss out due to a bout of food poisoning. Should be back in time for Sunday’s first ODI, but is also expected to be present for the selection committee’s meeting today.
Jan 03, 2026 10:10:12 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Mohammed Shami’s future for India after Agarkar war of words
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Another player who is in line to return for India in the format is veteran seamer Mohammed Shami. He has been out of action for India since the Champions Trophy, battling injury and having to put in the hard reps in domestic cricket. He has been in solid form for Bengal with the white ball, and with rest expected for some key players in this series, could be in line to make a return to the national team – all this, despite some barbs traded back and forth with Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel through the second half of last year.
Jan 03, 2026 10:00:03 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Shreyas Iyer’s return from injury a key element
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: One big focus from the squad announcement this afternoon will be whether or not Shreyas Iyer is included in the team. Iyer injured his spleen while fielding in Australia in the series in October, and has been out for the last portion of 2025: his rehab and recovery is still said to be slightly touch-and-go with regards to a return to play against New Zealand, but the Mumbai player will be hoping that he can come right back in to make his case as the set-and-forget number 4 for the team.
Jan 03, 2026 9:40:38 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headline
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Kohli and Rohit’s national team appearances will begin to ramp up gradually after a fairly sparse summer through 2025. This will be their third ODI series since October, before another short break, but the games will begin to ramp up after that period. They enter after a couple of games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy each.
Jan 03, 2026 9:30:45 AM IST
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: Hello and welcome!
India squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs LIVE Updates: India are set to announce the ODI squad for the 3-match set against New Zealand for the ODIs beginning on January 11th. T20I squad has been announced, so with that in mind, plenty to consider for Agarkar and company. Lots to talk about. Stay tuned in!
