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Selection Process and Schedule
The Indian team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand will be selected on January 3, as confirmed by sources at . The squad is set to gather in Vadodara on January 7, with the series kickstarting in Vadodara on January 11. The subsequent matches are scheduled for Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18.
According to a BCCI source, “The national selection committee, headed by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, will conduct an online meeting on January 3 to finalize the squad.”
Star Players to Watch
This ODI series promises to be a thrilling event, particularly as it features cricket superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This will be their first appearance following the ODI series against South Africa in December. Additionally, India has already announced their squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which is set to commence on January 21.
Captaincy and Team Composition
After recovering from a neck injury, skipper Shubman Gill is poised to lead the team. He was recently dropped from India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer will not be participating, as he requires additional rehabilitation time at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Workload Management and Potential Picks
As part of a strategic workload management plan, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pace leader Jasprit Bumrah are likely to be rested for the series against New Zealand. Both players have missed the last two ODI series, and with the T20 World Cup nearing, the team management is prioritizing their fitness.
Selectors may also consider the in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who has amassed 307 runs in three matches at an average of 153.5, including a remarkable 160 not out off 101 balls against Baroda on December 29. Alternatively, they may choose to replace Rishabh Pant with Ishan Kishan as the second wicketkeeper.
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