5 Indian Players Missing from IND vs NZ T20I Series 2026

Suryakumar Yadav is leading India in a thrilling five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting January 21 in Nagpur. The Men in Blue are riding high after their 2024 T20 World Cup win, but they face a challenge as Shubman Gill is out, replaced by Ishan Kishan. This series is set to be an exciting showdown with plenty of player dynamics in play!

Quick rundown

1.India aims to maintain its unbeaten T20I series streak.

2.Shubman Gill was the top run-scorer in the last series against New Zealand.

3.Yuzvendra Chahal's last T20I was against West Indies in 2023.

4.Deepak Hooda and Rahul Tripathi had a tough IPL 2025 season.

5.Umran Malik's career has been impacted by injuries since 2024.

5 Players Out of India's Squad for IND vs NZ 2026 ODIs
5 Players Out of India's Squad for IND vs NZ 2026 ODIs
Listen up, folks! Team India is ready to dominate New Zealand in 2026! Kicking off on January 11 in Vadodara, we’ve got the incredible Shubman Gill back in charge after his injury. But guess what? Hardik and Bumrah are taking a breather, and five players, including Suryakumar, are out! Can you believe it? Total chaos, folks! It’s going to be huge!
08:25 am on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
BCCI's ODI Squad: Stars Left Out Despite Stellar Performances
BCCI's ODI Squad: Stars Left Out Despite Stellar Performances
The BCCI just unveiled a 15-member squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, kicking off on January 11 in Vadodara. Captain Shubman Gill and his right-hand man Shreyas Iyer are back in the game, while Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are off recharging their superpowers. Meanwhile, four stellar players, including Sanju Samson, are left out like yesterday's tech — a real head-scratcher!
06:50 am on Monday, 5 January, 2026
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BCCI Reveals Incredible Squad for IND vs NZ ODI Showdown
Listen up, folks! The BCCI has announced a tremendous 15-member squad for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11. Shubman Gill is back, leading the team like a true champion! No Bumrah, no Pandya—resting them like the stars they are! Legends like Rohit, Kohli, and KL are in, and it's going to be YUGE! Get ready for some fantastic cricket!
12:40 pm on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Shubman Gill ki captaincy, Iyer ka fitness test, kya hoga?
Shubman Gill ki captaincy, Iyer ka fitness test, kya hoga?
Arre bhai, India ne announce kiya apna 15-member squad New Zealand ke liye, 11 January se Vadodara mein! Shubman Gill waapas captain ban gaye hai, neck injury se recover karke. Shreyas Iyer ka fitness clearance ka chakkar hai, jaise doctor ke pass jaane ka time aa gaya hai! Ruturaj Gaikwad ko chhod diya hai, kya scene hai bhai! Hardik Pandya bhi nahi hai, bowling ki permission nahi mili kya?
12:15 pm on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Kohli shines while Jadeja and Kuldeep fizzle in ODI loss
Kohli shines while Jadeja and Kuldeep fizzle in ODI loss
Yo, India faced a tough time in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand, losin' by 41 runs at Holkar Stadium. Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell put on a show, droppin' 337 runs. Kuldeep Yadav struggled, but Virat Kohli brought the fire with his 54th century, givin' us hope. Jadeja? Not his day, leavin' us wonderin' if he's still got it.
06:10 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026

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