New Zealand have introduced their squads for the India tour, with a serious speaking level being the absence of Kane Williamson. All-rounder Michael Bracewell will captain the ODI facet, whereas Mitchell Santner has been named T20I skipper because the guests decide for a recent management method.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has revealed their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of India subsequent month. Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand’s 15-member ODI crew in the three-match sequence commencing on January 11. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner will take the helm for the Kiwis in the T20I sequence, which kicks off on January 21.
Kane Williamson won’t be a part of the squad, as he has been rested for the three-match sequence. Furthermore, gamers corresponding to Jacob Duffy, Rachin Ravindra, Will O’Rourke, and Blair Tickner will even be absent from the ODIs towards India. Quite a lot of new gamers have been given an opportunity in the ODI sequence, together with Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Zak Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, and Michael Rae. Veteran gamers like Matt Henry, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, and Ish Sodhi will take part in the five-match T20I sequence. Devon Conway, who lately went unsold on the IPL 2026 public sale, has been chosen for each the ODI and T20I squads.
The ODI sequence between India and New Zealand is about to start on January 11 on the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The second and third ODIs will happen on January 14 and January 18, in Rajkot and Indore, respectively. All three matches might be held throughout Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore.
Following this, India and New Zealand will have interaction in a five-match T20I sequence beginning on January 21. This T20I sequence towards New Zealand will mark India’s remaining preparation in the shortest format earlier than the T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to begin on February 7.
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On December 20, the BCCI introduced India’s squad for the five-match sequence towards New Zealand. The identical squad is anticipated to compete in the T20 World Cup 2026 as effectively. The Indian ODI crew announcement may come in the primary week of January.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who’re ranked 1 and a couple of amongst ODI batters, are anticipated to play in the three-match sequence. Shubman Gill, who missed the ODI sequence towards South Africa due to harm, is anticipated to lead the crew.
New Zealand Squad for ODI sequence: Michael Bracewell (Captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Zachary Faulks, Nick Kelly, Jaden Lennox, Michael Rae, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips and Will Young.
New Zealand Squad for T20I sequence: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper), Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi.
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