Kishan's Comeback, SKY's Form Crucial as India Face New Zealand in T20I Series

• India begins a five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Nagpur, crucial preparation for the co-hosted T20 World Cup.
• Ishan Kishan returns to international cricket, confirmed to bat at No. 3, replacing Tilak Varma, after a strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance.
• Captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) is under pressure to perform with the bat after a lean patch, aiming for big scores in the series.
• Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya return, bolstering India's bowling attack after a challenging ODI series against New Zealand.
• Harshit Rana faces a tough challenge to secure a spot in the playing XI due to the crowded middle order and the return of key players.

Why It Matters: India's T20I series against New Zealand is a vital dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup.