BCCI Announces Squad Changes for India's ODI Series Against New Zealand

Squad Updates Announced for New Zealand ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced changes to the national team squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. According to the announcement, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury.

While Krishna was initially included in the squad subject to fitness, his recovery timeline has extended beyond expectations. He is now scheduled to join the India A squad for the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A to regain match fitness.

Match Schedule and Format

The tour features a limited-overs series followed by other fixtures, with the ODI series scheduled to begin on November 4. The competition involves India and New Zealand playing across multiple venues.

Team Compositions and Captaincy

The BCCI has confirmed separate 15-member squads for different legs of the series:

• First Three ODIs: Shubman Gill will lead the side as captain, with Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captain.
• Squad Members (First 3 ODIs): Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will feature in the first three ODIs before missing the final two matches. He is scheduled to join the India A team for a four-day fixture to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19.

• Final Two ODIs: Shreyas Iyer will take over as captain for the concluding matches of the series.
• Squad Members (Final 2 ODIs): Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav.

India A Fixtures

India A is currently touring New Zealand for an unofficial Test series. The second match is scheduled to begin on October 31, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj also included in the India A squad for that specific fixture.

Fans and analysts can verify the official announcements and updated squad lists directly through the BCCI's official website and verified communication channels.