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The T20I series will serve as the last chance for both the teams to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just a month away. Both teams have already announced their squads for the series.
India will face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series starting on January 11. In the ODI format, attention will again be on former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are set to make a comeback after strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Whereas, the T20I series will be India’s last chance to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just a month away. The T20I squad has already been announced along with the team for the T20 World Cup, while the ODI squad was named by the BCCI committee on Saturday (Jan 3). Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Siraj have made their return to the ODI team.
Meanwhile, the Black Caps have also announced their squads for the series against India. Ayden Lennox has received his maiden international call-up after impressing in domestic cricket and is set to represent the team in the ODI format.
Mitchell Santner has been rested for the three-match ODI series, while former captain Kane Williamson has not been included in either squad. In Santner’s absence, all-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the side in the 50-over format. Matt Henry, Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have also been rested for the ODI series.
The white ball series between India and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Fans can watch the live streaming of the white ball series between India and New Zealand on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
ODIs - Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC)*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal
T20Is - Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar and Ishan Kishan (WK)
ODIs: Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae and Will Young
T20Is: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson and Ish Sodhi