BCCI has announced split ODI squads for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand.

The decision comes as India balance their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with the demands of a two-match Test series against New Zealand later in the tour.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced two separate squads for India’s upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled from November 4 to 15, 2026. Shubman Gill will captain the team in the first three matches, while Shreyas Iyer will take over the leadership for the final two ODIs.

The decision comes as India balance their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with the demands of a two-match Test series against New Zealand later in the tour. The split squads will allow the team management to manage workloads while giving several players an opportunity to prove themselves in different conditions.

Shubman Gill to lead India in first three ODIs

Gill will lead India in the opening three matches, with Iyer serving as vice-captain. The squad includes experienced stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, alongside KL Rahul, who has been selected as the wicketkeeper.

India’s squad for the first three ODIs features a combination of established international players and emerging options.

India’s ODI squad for the first three matches:

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna* and Kuldeep Yadav.

Prasidh Krishna’s selection is subject to fitness clearance.

The presence of Rohit and Kohli provides India with considerable experience at the top of the order, while Gill’s captaincy offers another opportunity for him to develop as a leader in the 50-over format.

Shreyas Iyer to captain India in final two ODIs

Iyer will take charge for the fourth and fifth matches, with Ishan Kishan named vice-captain. The latter part of the series will feature several changes, including the inclusion of Tilak Varma, Auqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur.

India’s ODI squad for the fourth and fifth matches:

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper and vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.

The change in ODI line-up gives the selectors a chance to evaluate additional players as they continue shaping the squad for the upcoming World Cup.