India’s BCCI is poised to hand out the ODI call‑ups for the New Zealand tour in the next two‑three days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told the Times of India. The announcement comes as the selection committee, led by Pragyan Ojha, fine‑tunes its roster after the T20I squad was already named.
The decision hinges on RTP tests for pacers Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana, scheduled for 24 or 26 October at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Their performance will determine whether they make the five‑match lineup that kicks off on 4 November in Auckland.
Suryansh Shedge, the Mumbai seam‑bowling all‑rounder, has emerged as the headline name in the running. After a hamstring comeback and a four‑wicket haul against Australia A in Puducherry, he’s poised to replace Hardik Pandya, whose injury woes have left a void in India’s batting‑bowling mix.
The selectors are also eyeing Nitish Kumar Reddy as a backup, but Shedge’s recent form – 66 in the final List‑A match and four wickets in the last series – gives him a clear edge. The 23‑year‑old’s blend of pace and power could be a game‑changer against New Zealand’s spin‑heavy lineup.
India will also prepare a split squad for the accompanying two‑Test series that starts in Wellington on 19 November. Some regulars will stay in the red‑ball camp to sharpen their skills for the World Test Championship, while others will get the ODI grind.
Fans can expect the official squad list to drop by mid‑week, with the first ODI slated for 4 November. The decision will decide who gets to chase New Zealand’s aggressive batting in Auckland and who will be ready for the test battle in Wellington.
Once the roster is set, the focus shifts to the opening match on 4 November, where India will aim to secure a 2‑0 cushion before the Test series takes centre stage.