India Adds Auqib Nabi to First Three ODIs Against New Zealand

India have added fast bowler Auqib Nabi to their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand, bringing him into the group earlier than initially planned.

Background

• Nabi was originally named for the fourth and fifth matches of the five‑game series.
• He will now be available from the opening ODI on 4 November.
• The change follows Prasidh Krishna’s hamstring injury, which ruled him out of the entire ODI series.
• Krishna remains in contention for the two‑Test series starting 19 November.

Squad Details

ODI Squad for 1st–3rd Matches

• Shubman Gill (C)
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer (VC)
• KL Rahul (WK)
• Axar Patel
• Naman Dhir
• Anshul Kamboj
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Arshdeep Singh
• Ishan Kishan (WK)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI)
• Auqib Nabi

ODI Squad for 4th–5th Matches

• Shreyas Iyer (C)
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Tilak Varma
• Ishan Kishan (WK, VC)
• Axar Patel
• Naman Dhir
• Auqib Nabi
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Arshdeep Singh
• Kumar Kushagra (WK)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Yash Thakur
• Kuldeep Yadav

Practical Implications

• Nabi’s early inclusion gives him match practice ahead of the Test series.
• Krishna’s injury may affect India’s bowling balance in the ODIs.
• The squad changes are confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and reported by the Times of India.

How to Verify

• Check the official BCCI press release dated 3 November.
• Follow the India vs New Zealand ODI series on the BCCI website or reputable sports news outlets.
• Live commentary and scorecards will reflect Nabi’s participation from the first match.

Conclusion

India’s decision to bring Auqib Nabi into the first three ODIs aims to strengthen the bowling attack after Prasidh Krishna’s injury. The change is officially confirmed and will be reflected in match day squads and commentary.