New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Team India will play a 3-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on 11 January. The ODI series will be followed by 5 T20Is as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ODI team, under Shubman Gill's captaincy, will reportedly have a major change.

According to The Times of India, India will rest Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI series against New Zealand. The key white-ball players need recovery time before the T20 World Cup, TOI added. The selectors want them fresh for the T20Is, starting from 21 January.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to stay in the 15-member squad. They showed strong performances against South Africa, scoring 100s. However, they may lose their place in the ...