Home / Sports / Kohli, Rohit Return for India-NZ ODI Series Showdown
Kohli, Rohit Return for India-NZ ODI Series Showdown
3 Nov
Summary
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back for India's ODI series.
- Five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand begins Nov 4.
- Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will captain India in different matches.

The highly anticipated five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to commence on November 4, 2026. Star Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are making their return to the ODI squad, adding significant strength and experience. The series opener will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, with all matches scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team for the first three ODIs, showcasing his leadership capabilities. Following this, Shreyas Iyer, who recently led India to a T20I series victory against New Zealand, will assume the captaincy for the remaining two matches. Both teams have announced their squads, setting the stage for an intense cricketing battle on New Zealand soil.