NZ vs IND: List of players who will leave India squad for last two ODIs to prepare for Tests
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Shreyas Iyer will lead India in fourth and fifth NZ vs IND ODIs.
India have taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The third match in Hamilton was affected by rain, but India are already in a strong position to win the series.
However, India will have a few changes to their squad for the last two matches as some players will join the Test team. The fourth and fifth ODIs will be played on November 13 and 15 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Three players will leave the ODI squad to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. At the same time, three new players will join the team for the final two ODIs.
Shubman Gill, who captained India in the first three matches, will not play in the remaining two ODIs. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team in his absence.
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj to leave India squad
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India captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and fast bowler Anshul Kamboj will leave the ODI squad after the first three matches.
All three players were selected only for the first three ODIs. They will now travel to Wellington to prepare for the Test series, which starts on November 19 at the Basin Reserve.
Gill will captain India in the Test series, while Rahul is also expected to play an important role. Kamboj will also get time to prepare for the longer format.
List of players who will leave India squad for last two ODIs
- Shubman Gill
- KL Rahul
- Anshul Kamboj
India have added Tilak Varma, Yash Thakur and Kumar Kushagra to the squad for the last two ODIs. Tilak last played an ODI against South Africa in December 2025 and will get another chance in the format. Meanwhile, Yash Thakur and Kumar Kushagra have received their first ODI call-ups.
With Gill leaving the squad, Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the fourth and fifth ODIs. Although Iyer is the full-time captain of India’s T20I team, this will be his first time leading the senior team in ODIs.
India will look to maintain their 2-0 lead under Iyer’s captaincy and win the series. The final two matches will also give the team management a chance to test their bench strength ahead of the World Cup.
Which players will leave India’s ODI squad for the last two matches against New Zealand?
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj will leave the ODI squad to prepare for the Test series.
Who will replace Shubman Gill as India’s captain?
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the fourth and fifth ODIs.
Which three players have joined India’s squad for the last two ODIs?
Tilak Varma, Yash Thakur and Kumar Kushagra have joined the squad.
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