India Announce Test, ODI Squads for New Zealand Tour; Gill, Iyer to Lead
Rishabh Pant is included only after medical clearance, and Jasprit Bumrah returns as selectors keep the Test core largely intact.
- On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the ODI and Test squads for the New Zealand tour, naming Shubman Gill captain for the Test series and the first three ODIs.
- Aiming for 2027 ODI World Cup preparations, the selection committee split the ODI squad, appointing Shreyas Iyer as captain for the final two matches while Gill shifts focus to red-ball cricket.
- Returning to the 16-member Test squad are pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, while wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is included pending medical clearance after sustaining a side strain in the Irani Cup.
- The ODI series begins November 4 in Auckland, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain for the first three matches and Ishan Kishan taking the role for the final two.
- Beginning November 19 in Wellington, the tour concludes with two Test matches integral to India's qualification campaign for the ICC World Test Championship final.
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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.
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