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Team India ODI Captaincy Split: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to Lead Against New Zealand
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News18•16-10-2026, 21:50
Team India ODI Captaincy Split: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to Lead Against New Zealand
- •BCCI has announced a split ODI captaincy for Team India for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
- •Shubman Gill will captain the side for the first three matches with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain.
- •Shreyas Iyer will take over as captain for the final two matches, with Ishan Kishan serving as his deputy.
- •Senior legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the squad for the initial three matches.
- •The tour is strategically vital for Team India as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Key Questions Answered
Young batsman Shubman Gill will captain India for the first three matches of the ODI series against New Zealand, while Shreyas Iyer will take over as captain for the final two games. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan will serve as vice-captains for the first three matches and the final two matches respectively.
The five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to run from November 4 to November 15, 2026. The matches will be played across various venues including Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui.
For the final two ODI matches, wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra and fast bowler Yash Thakur have received maiden call-ups, alongside returning players like Tilak Varma and fast bowler Aaqib Nabi.
