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Shubman Gill Leads India Against New Zealand in ODI Series

1/3/2026

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Gill Leads ODI Squad

The India squad for the ODI series against New Zealand was announced.
Shubman Gill will captain the side, returning from a foot injury.
Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is set to return after a spleen injury, pending fitness clearance.
Hardik Pandya is absent due to workload management ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The three-match series runs on January 11, 14, and 18, 2026.

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Gill Leads ODI Squad

The India squad for the ODI series against New Zealand was announced.
Shubman Gill will captain the side, returning from a foot injury.
Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is set to return after a spleen injury, pending fitness clearance.
Hardik Pandya is absent due to workload management ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The three-match series runs on January 11, 14, and 18, 2026.

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