Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing Cricbuzz, report the fully fit duo will skip the three ODIs to manage workloads before the five-match T20I leg and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Both players are expected to return for the T20Is against New Zealand scheduled for January 21–31 across five venues.
- The BCCI’s Ajit Agarkar–led selection committee is expected to name the ODI squad on January 4 or 5.
- The ODIs are slated for January 11 in Vadodara, January 14 in Rajkot, and January 18 in Indore.
- Despite the reported ODI rest, Hardik Pandya is likely to play limited Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Baroda under the domestic participation directive.