IND vs NZ: 3 All-Rounders in Squad! Who's Out? Big Surprise for 1st ODI!

• India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series begins January 11, with Team India practicing at BCA Stadium in Baroda.
• Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team, returning from injury, with Rohit Sharma as his opening partner.
• Virat Kohli is set for number three, fresh off a Vijay Hazare Trophy century, and Shreyas Iyer returns at number four.
• KL Rahul is likely to be the preferred wicketkeeper over Rishabh Pant due to experience.
• Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy are expected to play as three all-rounders, balancing the team.

Why It Matters: Team India is set to feature three all-rounders and a strong lineup for the first ODI against New Zealand.