Iyer Returns, Arshdeep Dropped: India's Playing XI for 1st ODI vs New Zealand

• Shreyas Iyer makes a comeback to international cricket after two months, named in India's Playing XI.
• Arshdeep Singh, who played against South Africa, is dropped; Mohammed Siraj returns to the squad.
• India's captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first in Vadodara.
• Gill confirmed India will play with three spinners (Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja) and three pacers.
• New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell also stated he would have preferred to bowl first.

Why It Matters: Shreyas Iyer returns and Arshdeep Singh is dropped as India opts for a new combination in the 1st ODI.