India vs NZ ODI: Gill, Shami, Kishan, Axar, Siraj Return! Squad Announcement Jan 3

• India to face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting January 11 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
• Captain Shubman Gill returns after a neck injury, set to lead the team, having been appointed ODI captain in October 2025.
• Senior pacer Mohammed Shami makes a comeback after a long break since March 2025, bringing his record-breaking ODI World Cup experience.
• All-rounder Axar Patel is likely to be selected, strengthening the batting at number five and offering crucial bowling on home pitches.
• Wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan and former number one bowler Mohammed Siraj are also expected to return to the ODI squad.

Why It Matters: Five star players including Gill, Shami, and Kishan return for India's ODI series against New Zealand.