Overview
- Ajit Agarkar’s panel is expected to meet online on January 3 or 4 to pick India’s squad for the three ODIs from January 11 to 18.
- Ishan Kishan has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Rishabh Pant, whose omission is being reported after Kishan’s standout SMAT campaign and a 33‑ball Vijay Hazare century.
- Shubman Gill is set to return from injury and resume the ODI captaincy, while vice‑captain Shreyas Iyer’s clearance from rehabilitation remains uncertain.
- Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be rested for the ODIs as selectors prioritize their white‑ball workloads ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- New Zealand have already named their touring ODI squad with Michael Bracewell as captain, while Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are widely expected to feature.