India and New Zealand will play a three-match ODI series starting January 11, 2026. The Indian squad for the series against New Zealand has not been announced yet. However, reports suggest that Rishabh Pant might be dropped from the ODI squad.
Rishabh Pant likely to miss outRishabh Pant was part of Indias ODI squad for the South Africa series, and also travelled with the team for the ODI series against South Africa earlier this year, where he didnt get to play a single match. According to a reports, selectors are considerin dropping him for the New Zealand series. Pant last played an ODI in 2024, and he has not been a regular pick in this format for a long time.
Ishan Kishan could replace Pant after strong domestic formIf Pant is dropped, Ishan Kishan might get the nod as his replacement. Kishan was recently picked for the T20 World Cup 2026 and the T20I series against New Zealand, and he has been in excellent form in domestic cricket. His recent performances have put him firmly back in the selectors spotlight.
