Shubman Gill Explains Arshdeep Singh's Omission from 1st ODI vs New Zealand

• Arshdeep Singh was omitted from India's playing XI for the 1st ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
• Mohammed Siraj returned to the ODI team, replacing Arshdeep in the bowling attack.
• Captain Shubman Gill stated Arshdeep's exclusion was due to a rotation policy among pacers.
• The rotation aims to give all pacers opportunities with an eye on the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
• Siraj picked up two wickets and was India's most economical bowler in the match.

Why It Matters: Arshdeep Singh's absence from the 1st ODI was part of India's pacer rotation strategy for the 2027 World Cup.