Overview
- Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel is expected to finalize the ODI squad in an online meeting on January 3, with an announcement likely by January 3–4.
- Shubman Gill has returned to training after a neck injury and is widely reported to be set to captain the side.
- Shreyas Iyer’s availability remains uncertain as he works through fitness at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- Reports indicate Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in contention to return following strong Vijay Hazare Trophy form.
- New Zealand have confirmed their ODI squad with Michael Bracewell as captain, and the three-match series starts on January 11 in Vadodara, with some Indian regulars reportedly candidates for rest.