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IndiaNew Zealand ODI Opener Online Tickets Sell Out in 8 Minutes as Squad Call Nears

Selectors are tipped to meet on January 3–4 to finalise India’s squad for the January 11 opener.

Overview

  • BookMyShow’s online allotment for the Vadodara ODI was snapped up in about eight minutes, with offline box-office sale dates yet to be announced.
  • The ODI leg is scheduled for January 11 in Vadodara, January 14 in Rajkot, and January 18 in Indore, followed by five T20Is from January 21 to 31.
  • Media reports indicate Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to feature after strong late-2025 ODI form, and both are currently active only in the 50-over format.
  • Selection chatter highlights wicketkeeping contenders Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel, with Rishabh Pant reportedly lower in the ODI pecking order.
  • Reports citing the Times of India say Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel will decide the ODI squad on January 3 or 4, with an announcement anticipated around that timeframe.