Former opener Aakash Chopra has shared his preferred India squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11. Chopra picked Shubman Gill to lead the team after he missed the recent ODI series against South Africa, while Sanju Samson did not feature in his chosen squad.
Samson has been out of the ODI setup since December 2023, when he scored a match-winning century against South Africa in Paarl. Rishabh Pant has been the reserve wicketkeeper for KL Rahul, who is India's first-choice option behind the stumps in the format. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will bring excitement to fans.
Aakash Chopra Picks India's Squad For New Zealand ODIsIn a video shared on his Instagram, Aakash Chopra said that Shubman Gill will return as Indian captain and open the batting alongside Rohit Sharma. Chopra said that he had no doubts about Virat Kohli, who won Player of the Series against South Africa.
