Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for New Zealand ODIs

• Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah are likely to be rested for India's upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
• The decision aims to manage their workload, keeping the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup 2026 in mind.
• Hardik Pandya was in excellent form in the recent T20I series against South Africa, scoring 142 runs with two half-centuries.
• The ODI series against New Zealand starts on January 11, with matches in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore.
• Hardik Pandya is also expected to play a couple of matches for Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, following BCCI's mandatory domestic cricket participation rule.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for the New Zealand ODIs to manage workload for future T20 assignments.