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India Poised to Name ODI Squad for New Zealand in Early January as Shubman Gill Returns to Lead

An online Jan 3 meeting is expected as selectors juggle fitness questions with workload decisions before the Jan 11 opener.

Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the third unofficial ODI cricket match between India A and South Africa A.
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Ajit Agarkar-led panel will finalize the ODI squad in an online meeting on Jan 3, with an announcement expected Jan 3–4.
  • Shubman Gill is widely reported to be fit and set to resume the ODI captaincy after missing the South Africa series with a neck issue.
  • Shreyas Iyer’s availability remains uncertain as he rehabs at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, with reports noting he has resumed batting but awaits clearance.
  • Reports suggest Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to be rested for the ODIs to manage workloads ahead of the T20Is and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • SportsTak and News18 report Rishabh Pant could be left out, with Ishan Kishan pushing for an ODI recall on the back of standout domestic performances.