India's ODI squad for New Zealand series could be announced over the weekend. Images: Reuters
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Firstpost02-01-2026, 12:39

IND vs NZ ODI Squad: Shami's Return, Pant's Omission on Cards as BCCI Selectors Meet

  • BCCI selectors will announce India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, starting January 11 in Vadodara.
  • Mohammed Shami is expected to make a comeback, while Rishabh Pant faces a potential drop due to management's preference for a more orthodox batter.
  • Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill are set to return; Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya might be rested.
  • Ishan Kishan's blistering form could lead to Pant's exclusion or Dhruv Jurel's drop from the squad.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to continue at No. 4 after Shreyas Iyer reportedly failed a strength test.

Why It Matters: BCCI set to make big changes for IND vs NZ ODI squad with Shami's return and Pant's potential drop.

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