Gill to Lead India vs NZ ODIs; Rohit, Kohli Play Under Young Captain
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News1803-01-2026, 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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