New Zealand Cricket has revealed its squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of India in January 2026, naming separate groups for the three-match ODI collection and the five-match T20I collection. The announcement has drawn consideration for a mixture of resting, notable absences, and new alternatives, because the Black Caps stability workload administration with preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The tour begins with the ODI collection from January 11, adopted by the T20I leg beginning January 21. The T20Is will function New Zealand’s ultimate alternative to fine-tune mixtures forward of the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7. The Kiwis are positioned in Group D alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, and the UAE.
No place for Kane Williamson in ODI crew
For the ODI collection, common captain Mitchell Santner has been rested, with all-rounder Michael Bracewell handed management duties. A number of senior gamers, together with Kane Williamson, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, and Rachin Ravindra, have additionally been rested or dominated out. Williamson’s absence, particularly, stands out, with New Zealand Cricket confirming that the previous captain is unavailable because of his SA20 commitments after being signed by Durban Tremendous Giants as a substitute participant.
Notably, the crew has been affected by a few accidents. Nathan Smith (facet), Blair Tickner (shoulder), and Mark Chapman (ankle) are persevering with their respective rehab packages, whereas Ben Sears stays in restoration following his stint in Melbourne. Regardless of these absences, names reminiscent of Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, and Will Younger retain their locations.
In the meantime, Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden worldwide call-up. The batter has been rewarded for his constant home performances, and head coach Rob Walter emphasised that Lennox has been on the administration’s radar for a while, citing his robust New Zealand A expertise and white-ball type as causes for his inclusion. Nonetheless, the T20I squad will witness Santner return to captain the crew, which incorporates Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.Â
The ODI collection might be performed in Vadodara (January 11), Rajkot (January 14), and Indore (January 18). The T20Is will comply with in Nagpur (January 21), with subsequent matches on January 23, 25, 28, and 31 throughout completely different venues.
New Zealand for India collection
ODI:
Michael Bracewell (c), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Younger.
T20I:Â
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