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Suryansh Shedge Emerges As Strong Contender For Maiden ODI Call-Up Against New Zealand
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News18•14-10-2026, 14:00
Suryansh Shedge Emerges As Strong Contender For Maiden ODI Call-Up Against New Zealand
- •Mumbai seam-bowling all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is a strong contender for his maiden India ODI call-up for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
- •The 23-year-old impressed selectors with strong performances in the unofficial one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry.
- •Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion and preparation needs for the Test series have opened up an opportunity for Shedge in the ODI squad.
- •The marathon tour begins on October 22, with the five-match T20I series followed by the ODI rubber starting November 4 in Auckland.
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Suryansh Shedge has emerged as a strong contender following impressive performances with both bat and ball in the unofficial one-day series against Australia A. His potential selection is also driven by the need to manage Nitish Kumar Reddy's workload for the upcoming Test series.
The marathon tour of New Zealand starts on October 22, beginning with five T20Is followed by a five-match ODI series starting November 4 in Auckland, and concluding with two Test matches.
The selection committee may pick an expanded ODI contingent because the tight scheduling leaves Test players with just a two-day practice window before the red-ball assignment on November 19, allowing Test players some breathing space.
