The BCCI has announced India’s squad for the India vs New Zealand ODI series. The main update is that Shreyas Iyer has been included in the team and named vice-captain. However, his selection comes with a note that he is still subject to fitness. Even with this condition, his place in the 15-member squad is seen as a positive sign for his return.
Shubman Gill has been named captain for the series. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both part of the squad. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have been selected as wicketkeepers. Shreyas Iyer is included as vice-captain, with the fitness condition mentioned by the BCCI.
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for this ODI series. Mohammed Shami has not been selected. The team has picked extra fast bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav have kept their places in the squad.
The full India squad for the New Zealand ODIs is Shubman Gill as captain, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
When is the India vs New Zealand ODI and T20I Series 2026?
India vs New Zealand is going to be a white-ball series in January 2026. The tour includes three ODI matches and five T20I matches. The series will start on January 11.
The ODI series will begin first, and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned for these matches. Both players are currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and have scored centuries there. The T20I series will be important for Suryakumar Yadav and the team as they prepare to defend the home T20 World Cup.
The ODI matches will be played on January 11 in Vadodara at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, at 1:30 PM IST; on January 14 in Rajkot at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, at 1:30 PM IST; and on January 18 in Indore at Holkar Cricket Stadium at 1:30 PM IST.
The T20I squad was announced along with the T20 World Cup squad. India’s T20I squad against New Zealand includes Suryakumar Yadav as captain, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel as vice-captain, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, and Ishan Kishan.
The T20I matches will be played on January 21 in Nagpur at VCA Stadium at 7:00 PM IST, on January 23 in Raipur at SVNS International Stadium at 7:00 PM IST, on January 25 in Guwahati at Barsapara Stadium at 7:00 PM IST, on January 28 in Visakhapatnam at ACA-VDCA Stadium at 7:00 PM IST, and on January 31 in Thiruvananthapuram at Greenfield Stadium at 7:00 PM IST.
All India vs New Zealand matches will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. The live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
FAQs
Q. Is India touring New Zealand in 2026?
A. No. India will host New Zealand for an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, 2026.
Q. Where can I watch the India vs New Zealand series?
A. The matches will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Q. Is Shreyas Iyer back in the ODI squad for the New Zealand series?
A. Yes. Shreyas Iyer has returned to the ODI team and has been named vice-captain.
Q. Why is Shubman Gill not playing in the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. He was dropped due to poor form. He scored 271 runs in his last 14 T20I matches at an average of 24.63, and selectors preferred other combinations.
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