Gill to Lead India vs NZ ODIs; Rohit, Kohli Play Under Young Captain

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News18•03-01-2026, 17:04
Gill to Lead India vs NZ ODIs; Rohit, Kohli Play Under Young Captain
- •BCCI announced India's squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Shubman Gill as captain.
- •Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play under Gill's captaincy, generating significant interest.
- •Shreyas Iyer returns as vice-captain after injury, pending fitness; Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah rested.
- •KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are wicketkeepers; Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana receive maiden call-ups.
- •Mohammed Shami and Ruturaj Gaikwad were not included in the squad.
Why It Matters: Shubman Gill leads a strong Indian squad against NZ, featuring senior stars and new talent.
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