Kohli, Rohit Return: India Takes on NZ in ODI Series

India is gearing up to face New Zealand in a crucial eight-match limited-overs series starting today, January 11, 2026, with three ODIs and five T20Is. This series holds significant importance as several senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are making their return to the ODI format, while the T20 side looks to fine-tune combinations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Shubman Gill is back, and he's got a big task ahead! After a rough patch with injuries and form, India's Test and ODI captain needs a strong comeback. Meanwhile, Michael Bracewell, Kiwi skipper, is looking to spin some magic. His experience and skills will be put to test against India's strong batting lineup. The battle is on! Shreyas Iyer is back in the squad for India's ODI series against New Zealand, resuming his role as vice-captain. He recently cleared fitness tests and has been training with the Mumbai squad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 82 and 45 in his last two matches. Mohammed Siraj is also back, likely pushing Prasidh Krishna out of the XI, while Jasprit Bumrah misses the ODIs due to workload management. The Indian squad for the ODI series includes: Batsmen: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer (vc) All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal The ODI squad features Shubman Gill as captain, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to action. New Zealand's ODI squad is led by Michael Bracewell and includes players like Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, and Daryl Mitchell. The series kicks off with the first ODI at 1:30 PM IST in Vadodara, followed by matches in Rajkot and Indore.