Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47am on 03 Jan 2026,Saturday Sports
India’s ODI squad for the three-match home series against New Zealand is set to be announced by the BCCI today, with major selection drama brewing around key names. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant looks likely to be dropped, sparking debate after his inconsistent domestic form and lack of ODI chances in 18 months. Meanwhile, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is in contention for a return, backed by strong domestic performances, though fitness remains a question. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya may be rested to manage workloads, and other senior players like Shreyas Iyer are racing against time to prove fitness ahead of the series starting January 11. (PC: AP)
