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Selectors omitted key players Mohammed Shami and Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, possibly managing fast-bowler workload ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

  • Board of Control for Cricket in India announced India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, with notable omissions including Ruturaj Gaikwad.
  • Selectors signalled longer-term planning by indicating they have 'moved on' from Mohammad Shami, while former players noted workload differences between batters and fast bowlers influenced selection.
  • Despite strong domestic returns, Mohammad Shami was omitted from the India ODI squad despite brilliant form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
  • Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin said Mohammad Shami's exclusion was expected and added 'If I were Shami, I would still feel he is unlucky.'
  • The tour's three ODIs and five T20I matches frame selection choices against the Black Caps, and observers asked whether selectors believe Shami can reach the 2027 World Cup.
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In the year 2026, the first ODI series will be played between Team India and New Zealand, but Mohammed Shami, one of India's fierce fast bowlers, has again not been able to make a place in the team.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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