Wellington [New Zealand]: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the Indian men’s team squads for the upcoming ODI and Test series against New Zealand. The five-match ODI series begins in Auckland on the 4th of next month, with the final two matches scheduled in Mount Maunganui on 13th and 15th November.
Shubman Gill will captain the side in the first three ODIs before leaving to prepare for the Test series. Shreyas Iyer, who has been named vice-captain for the opening three matches, will lead the team in the final two ODIs.
Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in both ODI squads. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the ODI series but included in the Test squad, while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of the ODI teams.
Anshul Kamboj has been selected for the first three ODIs, while wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra joins the squad for the final two matches. Prasidh Krishna’s selection for the opening three ODIs is subject to fitness clearance. Gill will also lead India in the Test series, with KL Rahul named vice-captain.
[AIR NEWS]