New update on Indian squad for New Zealand ODI series, will Gill play or not? Hardik-Bumrah rest

A BCCI source quoted the Times of India as saying that the selection committee under the leadership of Ajit Agarkar is going to hold an online meeting on January 3, in which the squad for the ODI series will be stamped

Return of Gil

In the ODI seriesVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be making a comeback, who will be seen on the field for the first time since the South Africa ODI series. Shubman Gill, who missed the series against South Africa due to a neck injury, will return to the ODI team as captain against New Zealand. Gill has been dropped from the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.

There is no clarity about the vice-captain of the ODI team, Shreyas Iyer, because he has not been approved to play again from the BCCI's Center of Excellence. He will be under the supervision of the medical team for at least one more week. Iyer may also miss the ODI series.

Hardik-Bumrah rested

T20 World Cup 2026, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah can be rested. Hardik and Bumrah have not played the last 2 ODI series. The team management wants to prioritise his fitness as the T20 World Cup approaches.

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