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Gill Leads India Amidst Squad Shake-ups for NZ Tour
16 Oct
Summary
- Shubman Gill to captain both Test and ODI series against New Zealand.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may be playing their final New Zealand tour.
- Akash Deep returns to the Test squad, Hardik Pandya excluded due to injury.
India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against New Zealand have been announced, with Shubman Gill set to lead in both formats. This tour could potentially be the last for veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in New Zealand.
Key changes include the return of Akash Deep to the Test squad, while Hardik Pandya is sidelined for the entire tour due to ongoing injury concerns. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the ODI portion.
The ODI series begins on November 4, followed by a two-match Test series starting November 19, crucial for World Test Championship 2027 final contention. Squad adjustments are in place for the fourth and fifth ODIs, with new players drafted in and others rested.
