India Announce Squad for NZ ODIs: Gill as Captain, Shreyas Iyer Returns

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India Announce Squad for NZ ODIs: Big news has emerged for Indian cricket fans. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Senior Men's Selection Committee announced the Indian squad on Saturday for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Several significant changes have been made to the team, with young players being given opportunities while also focusing on managing the workload of senior players.

Shubman Gill to captain, Shreyas Iyer named vice-captain

Star batsman Shubman Gill, returning from injury, has been appointed captain for this series. Reliable middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer also makes a comeback to the team and has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. However, Iyer's availability will depend on receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Pandya and Bumrah rested, emphasis on workload management

Keeping the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in mind, the BCCI has decided to rest star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Notably, the BCCI's Chief Executive Officer has given clear instructions regarding Hardik Pandya's bowling workload. He is currently not allowed to bowl 10 overs in a match to safeguard his fitness before the World Cup.

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IND vs NZ: Series Schedule and Venue

This exciting ODI series between India and New Zealand is set to begin on January 11. The first match of the series will be played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The Indian team will take to the field with the intention of proving their strength in home conditions.

Indian Squad for the New Zealand ODI Series

The team features an excellent blend of experience and youthful energy.

Here is the complete team list:

Player Name	Role
Shubman Gill	Captain
Shreyas Iyer	Vice-Captain (Subject to fitness)
Rohit Sharma	Batsman
Virat Kohli	Batsman
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Batsman
KL Rahul	Wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant	Wicketkeeper
Washington Sundar	All-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja	All-rounder
Nitish Kumar Reddy	All-rounder
Kuldeep Yadav	Spinner
Mohammed Siraj	Fast Bowler
Arshdeep Singh	Fast Bowler
Prasidh Krishna	Fast Bowler
Harshit Rana	Fast Bowler

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