New Zealand players sing their national anthem ahead of start of play in the first ODI against India in Vadodara on Sunday, 11 January. AP
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 17:42

Ex-India Cricketer Labels New Zealand ODI Squad 'Unrecognisable'

  • Former India opener Aakash Chopra described New Zealand's ODI squad in India as "unrecognisable" due to key player absences.
  • Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Matt Henry are among the star players missing from the current ODI series.
  • Michael Bracewell is leading a second-string Black Caps side for the three-match ODI series against India.
  • Williamson is skipping the ODI series to play in SA20 for Durban Super Giants.
  • India is fielding a near full-strength side with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Siraj, while Jasprit Bumrah is rested.

Why It Matters: New Zealand's ODI squad in India is significantly weakened, featuring many new names due to star player absences.

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