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Pant Likely Out as India Prepares ODI Squad for New Zealand, With Kishan in Contention and Gill Back as Captain

An online meeting on January 3 will finalize a squad focused on fitness, form, workload management.

Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the third unofficial ODI cricket match between India A and South Africa A.
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Shreyas Iyer watches a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match between Delhi and Gujarat, at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru
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Overview

  • Selectors are expected to meet virtually on January 3, with the ODI squad announcement anticipated soon after, according to multiple reports.
  • Reports indicate Rishabh Pant is likely to be omitted for the three-match series, with Ishan Kishan emerging as the leading replacement candidate while KL Rahul remains the first-choice wicketkeeper.
  • Shubman Gill has recovered from injury and is expected to resume ODI captaincy, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli widely tipped to be included.
  • Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is progressing through rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and is slated to play Vijay Hazare Trophy matches on January 3 and 6 pending final clearance.
  • Workload plans reported by outlets suggest Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the ODIs; the series is scheduled for January 11, 14 and 18 in Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore.