India name split squad for NZ vs IND 2026 ODIs; star player rested while 21-year-old receives maiden call-up
Shubman Gill leads the first three matches as India opens a five-ODI tour and adds uncapped wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra for the final two.
- On Friday, India announced squads for the upcoming New Zealand tour, featuring a 40-day schedule of T20Is, ODIs, and Tests starting October 22. The 15-member ODI group will play a five-match series.
- As preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup simmers, the Indian side will play five ODIs between November 4 and 15 across four venues, marking their first white-ball assignment in New Zealand since 2022.
- Captain Shubman Gill leads the first three ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer takes charge for the final two. Uncapped wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra replaces KL Rahul in the squad for those concluding matches.
- Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj were named to the Test squad for the two-match series starting November 19, marking India's first Test appearance in New Zealand since 2019.
- The all-format series concludes with two Test matches integral to ICC World Test Championship final qualification for both India and New Zealand, shaping their tournament pathway.
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Gill to Lead India in First 3 ODIs Against New Zealand, Iyer to Captain in Final Two; No Bumrah in ODI Squad
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced India's ODI squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in the first three ODIs and Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy for the final two matches. Sports News | Gill to Lead India in First 3 ODIs Against New Zealand, Iyer to Captain in Final Two; No Bumrah in ODI Squad.
Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale
Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have been included in India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team in the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill focuses on red-ball cricket. The article also lists the full ODI and Test squads, with the Test series starting on November 19.
Gill to lead India in first 3 ODIs against New Zealand, Iyer to captain in final two; No Bumrah in ODI Squad - The Tribune
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced India's ODI squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in the first three ODIs and Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy for the final two matches.
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer to share captaincy duties in New Zealand ODI series
Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three ODIs against New Zealand, while Shreyas Iyer will captain the side in the final two matches as the BCCI announced its squad for the five-match series, which begins on November 4.
India ODI squad vs New Zealand: Gaikwad, Kishan included; Gill, Rahul to miss final two games, Iyer to captain
Captain Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper KL Rahul will be part of the squad for the first three ODIs. Shreyas Iyer has been named skipper for the next two contests.
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