Overview
- The selection panel of Ajit Agarkar, Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha is slated to meet online, with the announcement reportedly targeted for January 3 or 4.
- India host a three-match ODI series starting January 11 in Vadodara, and New Zealand have already confirmed a squad captained by Michael Bracewell.
- Shubman Gill has resumed training after a neck injury and his re-induction as ODI captain is under consideration pending fitness assessment.
- Shreyas Iyer has reported to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and begun net sessions, though his medical clearance remains uncertain.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are pushing for returns on the back of Vijay Hazare Trophy form, with Ishan Kishan’s domestic surge also drawing attention.