India vs NZ: Gill, Shami, Kishan Lead 5-Player ODI Comeback Hopes

• India to play first international match of 2026 against New Zealand on January 11 in Vadodara.
• BCCI selectors will announce the squad on January 3, with several players expected to make an ODI comeback.
• Shubman Gill, appointed ODI captain in Oct 2025, returns after a neck injury and will lead the team.
• Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Mohammed Siraj are also likely to make their ODI return.
• Ishan Kishan's comeback is anticipated after over two years, potentially replacing Rishabh Pant.

Why It Matters: Five key players, including captain Shubman Gill, are set for an ODI comeback against New Zealand.