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Gill Back as India ODI Captain, Shreyas Iyer Included
3 Jan
Summary
- Shubman Gill appointed captain for the ODI series against New Zealand.
- Shreyas Iyer's inclusion is contingent on fitness clearance.
- Hardik Pandya excluded due to bowling load management for T20 World Cup.
Shubman Gill will lead India's men's cricket team as captain in the forthcoming ODI series against New Zealand. His deputy, Shreyas Iyer, has also been named in the 15-member squad, provided he gains fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. Iyer is currently recovering from an abdominal muscle injury sustained in October and is scheduled to play in Mumbai's next Vijay Hazare Trophy match.
This squad sees Gill and Iyer replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Dhruv Jurel from the team that faced South Africa in November. Gaikwad missed out despite scoring a century against South Africa, primarily serving as a reserve opener. Hardik Pandya's absence from selection is due to medical advice limiting his bowling to 10 overs per game, prioritizing his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Rishabh Pant retains his wicket-keeping position, with the selectors opting against including Ishan Kishan. The squad includes prominent players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, K.L. Rahul, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, among others, forming a strong contingent for the series.
