BCCI announces India squad for IND vs NZ T20I series 2026. Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh return, Shubman Gill left out. Same 15-member team will represent India at T20 World Cup 2026.
IND vs NZ T20Is: The BCCI has announced the Indian cricket squad for the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand, scheduled from January 21 to January 31, 2026. Notably, the same squad will represent India in the T20 World Cup 2026, meaning Shubman Gill’s exclusion extends to the global tournament as well.
Key Inclusions and Exclusions
The Indian team sees the return of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh, while Jitesh Sharma has been dropped. Shubman Gill, who had been a regular in the T20 setup, misses out again, continuing his absence from India’s T20 World Cup plans.
India Squad for IND vs NZ T20I Series:
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Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh
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Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
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All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel (Vice-Captain)
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Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Squad Analysis
The batting lineup is led by Suryakumar Yadav, supported by Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan provide dual wicketkeeping options.
The all-rounders—Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—offer depth in both batting and bowling, ensuring balance in the squad.
The bowling attack features Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy, combining pace and spin options suited for varied conditions in India and New Zealand.
Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh Returns
Ishan Kishan returns to the squad after a stellar domestic season, scoring over 500 runs and leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. Rinku Singh also makes a comeback after missing the South Africa series, adding depth to India’s T20 batting.
With this 15-member squad, India aims to field a balanced team for both the T20 series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup 2026, combining youth, experience, and all-round capabilities.
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