The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed a change to the national squad ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, with fast bowler
This adjustment to the roster follows the withdrawal of Prasidh Krishna, who has been ruled out of the entire ODI series. Krishna sustained a hamstring injury during the recent home series against the West Indies, an issue that has prevented him from participating in the upcoming limited-overs fixtures against the Black Caps.
Injury Updates and Squad Rotations
While Krishna will miss the ODI portion of the tour, his involvement in the subsequent two-Test series remains a possibility. The fast bowler is currently undergoing fitness assessments, and there is a potential pathway for him to join the India A squad for the third and final four-day match against New Zealand A in Lincoln, which is scheduled to commence on November 7, provided he receives the necessary medical clearance.
The squad management also includes a specific plan for pace all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. He is set to feature in the first ODI against New Zealand before transitioning to the India A setup. This move is designed to ensure he gains valuable match practice ahead of the Test series, which is slated to begin on November 19.
Updated India ODI Squads
For the first three ODIs, the India squad features Shubman Gill as captain, with Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captain. The lineup includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the newly added Auqib Nabi.
The squad for the final two ODIs sees a shift in leadership, with Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy. The roster for those matches includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav.
