India vs New Zealand ODI Squad Announcement: Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer Out—Will Sarfaraz Khan Make the Cut?

India vs New Zealand ODI Squad Live Updates: The eagerly awaited India squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand is set to be revealed on January 3. With India having recently enjoyed considerable success, particularly with a 3-1 series victory over South Africa, they will enter this series as the clear favorites against the Black Caps.

This series marks an exciting opportunity for Shubman Gill, who was sidelined during the South Africa matches but is expected to make his return to the team. However, there are discussions around the potential rest for key players like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, as the coaching staff evaluates their workloads. Meanwhile, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer continues to focus on rehab at the BCCI Center of Excellence, which will keep him out of the series entirely. Additionally, cricket fans are hopeful about Mohammed Shami possibly rejoining the Indian lineup for this clash with New Zealand.

The ODI series will follow a previously announced five-match T20I series against New Zealand, featuring the same 15 players selected for the T20 World Cup. This continuity could be crucial as the teams face each other in both formats during this bilateral series.

India Vs New Zealand ODI Series Schedule

1st ODI: January 11, Vadodara

2nd ODI: January 14, Rajkot

3rd ODI: January 18, Indore

India Vs New Zealand ODI Series Live Streaming

Fans can catch the live broadcast of the series on the Star Sports Network, which holds the broadcasting rights. For those preferring to watch online, live streaming will be provided on JioHotstar, ensuring that supporters can stay connected regardless of where they are.