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India ODI squad vs New Zealand announced: Shubman Gill to lead, Hardik Pandya and Bumrah rested

Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested, with the selectors opting to manage workloads ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Neha Buswal | New Delhi | January 3, 2026 4:49 pm

India ODI squad vs New Zealand announced: Shubman Gill to lead, Hardik Pandya and Bumrah rested

India have announced their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, set to begin on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

The second ODI will be played on January 14 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, while the final match of the series is scheduled for January 18 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Shubman Gill is set to lead the team, while Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested, with the selectors opting to manage workloads ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Pandya has not been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) to bowl his full quota of 10 overs, prompting the team management to exercise caution.

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Despite the rotation, India have tried to remain as close to full strength as possible. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav retain their places, while the pace attack features Mohammed Siraj, along with Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna. Notably, Mohammed Shami has not been included in the squad.

Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a serious injury during India’s third ODI against Australia in October, has been cleared to feature in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match on January 6. The middle-order batter will turn out for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

However, his availability for the ODI series remains subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE). Iyer is expected to be closely monitored during the domestic fixture, with his performance and physical condition likely to play a key role in determining his readiness for a return to international cricket after a prolonged layoff.