Cricket fans have plenty to cheer as BCCI unveiled the ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series, with young gun Shubman Gill at the helm. The 26-year-old, fresh from Test successes with 754 runs in England and taking ODI leadership reins, struggled in T20Is and missed the WC due to injury—opening doors for veterans.
Now, with eyes on Champions Trophy, Gill wants to rediscover 50-over mojo and silence doubters. It's a chance to move past disappointment and reaffirm value in white-ball cricket as India's ODI skipper.
His campaign kicks off in Vadodara: facing New Zealand in three ODIs. Rohit and Kohli's return adds firepower; Pant's retention brings explosiveness despite questions.
Shreyas Iyer bolsters middle order post-recovery. Selectors blend experience with emerging talent, testing combinations.
This domestic-to-international step isn't just about runs—it's Gill proving he's ready to lead India forward across formats once more. Fans are buzzing for the series opener.
TL;DR
- Shubman Gill captains India ODI vs NZ Jan 2026.
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return to squad.
- Rishabh Pant retained as wicketkeeper-batter.
- Shreyas Iyer back post-injury recovery.
- Series: 3 ODIs starting Jan 11 in Vadodara.
- Focus: Champions Trophy preparations.
- Squad balances youth, experience.
- Gill: Opportunity to lead limited-overs.
- NZ tour: White-ball action till Jan 31.
- Fans excited for big names comeback.
