India vs NZ ODIs: Gill Captains, Star Players Face Bench Threat in Surprising XI

• India's ODI series against New Zealand begins January 11, with Shubman Gill named captain and Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain (fitness permitting).
• BCCI announced the squad, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and returning fast bowler Mohammed Siraj.
• Speculation suggests several star players might be benched due to a competitive squad, leading to a surprising potential playing XI.
• Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli are expected to lead the batting, with KL Rahul as wicketkeeper.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj are among those potentially featuring in the bowling attack.

Why It Matters: India's ODI squad for New Zealand features Shubman Gill as captain, with a competitive XI likely benching some big names.