Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer to share captaincy duties in New Zealand ODI series

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will share the captaincy duties as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced separate squads for the first three and last two ODIs of India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand. Gill will lead India in the first three matches, with Iyer serving as vice-captain. Iyer will take over as captain for the final two ODIs, with Ishan Kishan named as his deputy and wicketkeeper.

The five-match ODI series will begin on November 4 in Auckland and conclude on November 15 at Mount Maunganui. The series will be an important part of India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the team looking to build on the tournament.

Senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the squad for the first three matches, along with KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan as wicketkeepers. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel and Naman Dhir add to India’s batting and all-round resources.

Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar have also been included while Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav are among the bowling options. Prasidh Krishna was selected subject to eligibility screening.

Tilak Varma and Auqib Nabi were included in the squad for the last two ODIs. Kumar Kushagra replaces Rahul as wicketkeeper while Yash Thakur also comes into the side. Ravindra Jadeja was left out again.

Iyer’s appointment as captain for the final two matches marks a change in leadership during the series, with Gill expected to lead the side in the opening three matches.

India’s tour of New Zealand will begin with five T20Is on October 22, shortly after the conclusion of the home series against the West Indies. The T20I leg will end on November 1 before the ODI series.

India’s ODI squad for the first three matches

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, IshanshKishan, Sihamwick, SihanshKishna, Sihamwick Kuldeep Yadav.

India ODI squad for the fourth and fifth matches

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper and vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Mohamed Sigraraj, Yash Mohamed Sigraraj Kuldeep Yadav.

India Tour New Zealand 2026: ODI Series Schedule

November 4: First ODI, Auckland

November 7: Second ODI, Wellington

November 10: Third ODI, Hamilton

November 13: Fourth ODI, Mount Maunganui

November 15: Fifth ODI, Mount Maunganui

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