India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates for New Zealand Series: Shubman Gill & Shreyas Iyer return

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Published at :January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Modified at :January 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM

India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates for New Zealand Series: Will Shami return & Pant to be dropped?

The Indian Cricket Team‘s first assignment in 2026 is the white-ball series against New Zealand, which will commence with the three-match ODI series on January 11. While the squad for the T20I series against the Black Caps has been announced, the selectors will pick the ODI squad on Saturday, January 3rd.

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This series will see the return of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to action at the international level. The duo was last seen in action in the ongoing VHT. The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 will have a huge impact on the team’s selection for the New Zealand ODIs.

Some Indian players have displayed stand-out performances in the domestic tournament for their respective state teams, justifying their selection for the ODI campaign against New Zealand. The BCCI selectors are expected to make some big decisions for the New Zealand ODI series.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s likely exclusion from the team, while the potential return of star fast bowler Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan are some of the key issues that will be discussed in the selection meeting.

When will India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series be announced?

The selectors will pick the ODI squad on Saturday, January 3rd.

When and where will the first IND vs NZ ODI take place?

The first IND vs NZ ODI will take place on January 11 in Vadodara.

When will the ODI series between India and New Zealand start?

The ODI series between India and New Zealand will start on January 11.

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Subhajit Chakraborty

Subhajit Chakraborty is a sports journalist and Content Associate at Khel Now. A graduate of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University, he pursues his passion for sports through writing, editing, and on-camera work. A devoted cricket fan, he admires Virat Kohli and passionately supports RCB.