The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday evening announced India’s squad for their first ODI assignment of 2026, i.e., the three-match ODI series vs New Zealand starting January 11. The announcement was made through a press release. As per the announced squad, Shubman Gill will resume his role as India skipper against the Kiwis after missing the South Africa series. Shreyas Iyer, who has been on the sidelines since his injury against Australia last October, is also back in the squad as vice-captain. However, his inclusion will be subject to fitness.
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been rested for the series, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy making a comeback in the 50-over format as their replacements.
India’s full squad for ODI series vs New Zealand
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (V-C) (subject to fitness), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal
