India are currently touring New Zealand, where they will play the fifth and final match of the five-match T20I series on November 1 at the Hamilton Stadium. Following the T20I series, the two teams will begin their five-match ODI series on November 4.
The BCCI had initially announced separate squads for the first three ODIs and the final two matches. Following the latest developments, the board has released updated squad lists. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj has been included in the India A squad for the second four-day match against New Zealand A.
Prasidh Krishna Recovering from Hamstring Injury
According to the BCCI's official update, Prasidh Krishna is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and requires additional time to achieve the necessary workload levels.
The board stated that if Krishna clears his Return to Play assessment, he will join the India A squad for the third and final four-day match against New Zealand A. This will give him an opportunity to gain match practice and prepare for the upcoming Test series.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj will join the India A squad for the second four-day match, which begins on October 31.
Updated India Squad for the First Three ODI Matches
The updated Indian squad for the first three matches of the ODI series will be led by Shubman Gill, with Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captain. The squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav. Nitish Kumar Reddy will be available for selection only for the first ODI.
Updated India Squad for the Fourth and Fifth ODI Matches
For the fourth and fifth ODIs, Shreyas Iyer will lead the Indian team, while Ishan Kishan has been named vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The squad also features Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Aqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Available Only for the First ODI
The BCCI has also clarified the availability of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for the ODI series against New Zealand. He will be available for selection only for the opening match.
After the first ODI, Reddy will join the India A squad and participate in the third and final four-day match against New Zealand A. His involvement in the fixture will be aimed at preparing for the upcoming Test series.
Updated India A Squad for the Second Four-Day Match Against New Zealand A
The updated India A squad for the second four-day match against New Zealand A includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Rathod, R. Smaran, Dhruv Jurel (captain and wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Shikhar Mohan, Mukesh Choudhary, Mukesh Kumar, Manav Suthar and Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper).
With Prasidh Krishna ruled out and Nitish Kumar Reddy available for only the opening ODI, the BCCI has revised its squad combinations for the five-match series. The updated selections also outline the availability of key players across the ODI and India A assignments ahead of the Test series.
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