IND vs NZ 2026: India announces ODI squad; Iyer's fitness unclear

On January 3, the BCCI revealed India's squad for the ODI series against New Zealand. Kicking off on January 11 in Vadodara, Shubman Gill is set to lead the team. Shreyas Iyer's return depends on a fitness check, while Rishabh Pant is safe in his spot. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will take a break. Get ready for an exciting showdown ahead!

Quick rundown

1.Gill to lead India in the opening ODI at Vadodara, with Iyer's fitness saga possibly joining the party.

2.Pant holds the wicketkeeper spot; Dhruv Jurel misses out on selection.

3.Hardik and Bumrah rested for workload management ahead of T20s.

4.Jadeja and Sundar offer multi-faceted depth with bat and ball.

5.ODI series kicks off Jan 11 across Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore.

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