Sat Jan 03 11:51:01 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided information:
Gill to Captain India ODI Squad Against New Zealand; Pant Included, Shami Misses Out
New Delhi: Shubman Gill has been named captain of the 15-man Indian squad set to face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series beginning January 11, 2026. The squad announcement has sparked some discussion, most notably due to the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, and the exclusion of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, despite recent strong performances in domestic cricket.
Shreyas Iyer has been designated as vice-captain, although his participation remains contingent on receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE).
Following the ODI series, India will engage in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand. This series will serve as the final preparation for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. The BCCI has confirmed that the T20 series will be played against New Zealand, not South Africa.
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