India ODIs, T20Is Perfect Preparation for T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson
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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India ODIs, T20Is perfect preparation for T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said New Zealand's tour of India will come as a good preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which is also set to be played in India, along with Sri Lanka.
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.
R Ashwin gives his take on veteran pacer being excluded from India's ODI squad to take on New Zealand
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced team India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series that will take on New Zealand. It is worth noting that India will lock horns with the Black Caps across three ODIs and the five T20I matches. With the ODI squad for the series announced, many big names like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mohammed Shami were not included in the squad. Despite his brilliant form in the ongoing Vija…
Team India Announced For New Zealand Series: Rishabh Pant Keeps His Place While Mohammed Shami Faces Omission
India have named a fresh-looking squad for the three-match One-Day International series against New Zealand, with Shubman Gill leading the side. The series starts on January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, followed by games in Rajkot and Indore.The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the group on Saturday, with several senior names included. All three ODIs are scheduled for Januar
What more can Mohammed Shami do? Coach lashes out at Ajit Agarkar after ODI snub
India's ODI squad vs New Zealand: Mohammed Shami was snubbed from the Indian ODI squad once again. Despite showing good form, the selectors decided to not include the fast bowler in the Indian ODI squad against New Zealand.
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