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IND vs NZ: Three key players dropped from India's ODI squad against New Zealand
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News18•20-10-2026, 07:46
IND vs NZ: Three key players dropped from India's ODI squad against New Zealand
- •After the series against West Indies, Team India is scheduled to tour New Zealand for an ODI and T20 series.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal has not been included in the New Zealand series squad, with Ishan Kishan preferred as a backup opener.
- •Ravi Bishnoi misses out on the New Zealand tour, making way for the comeback of Varun Chakaravarthy in the spin department.
- •Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has also been excluded from the squad, paving the way for Axar Patel.
- •Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will lead the team across different matches in the upcoming ODI series.
Key Questions Answered
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ravindra Jadeja were omitted from Team India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
Axar Patel took Ravindra Jadeja's place in the squad for the New Zealand ODI series, effectively ending Jadeja's chances for the ODI World Cup.
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team as captain for the first three ODI matches of the New Zealand tour.
