India vs New Zealand Tour: T20I Squad Announced, ODI and Test Teams Pending
BCCI has announced the India T20I squad for the New Zealand tour starting Oct 22, but the ind vs nz odi squad and Test teams are still pending. Pragyan Ojha is currently interim chairman of selectors.
14 Oct 2026, 13:23 UTC
While search trends in India have spiked for the ind vs nz odi squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has only released the squads for the T20I and India A portions of the upcoming tour. As of October 6, 2026, the squads for the One Day International (ODI) and Test series have not yet been announced [1].
India's T20I Squad and Schedule
The BCCI announced on October 6, 2026, that India will compete in five T20Is in New Zealand, starting October 22 in Christchurch [1]. The squad is captained by Shreyas Iyer and features a mix of experienced players and new faces.
India T20I Squad Members
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
- Batters/All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav
- Bowlers: Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
T20I Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 22, 2026 | Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | October 24, 2026 | Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | October 27, 2026 | Wellington |
| 4th T20I | October 30, 2026 | Auckland |
| 5th T20I | November 1, 2026 | Hamilton |
BCCI Selection Committee Shake-up
The announcement comes during a period of leadership transition within the BCCI's senior men's selection committee. Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman officially ended on October 4, 2026 [2]. Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Agarkar's legacy, noting the three ICC trophies won during his term.
Currently, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is serving as the interim chairman of selectors [2]. Ojha presided over the meeting that finalized the New Zealand tour squads. While he holds the interim role, his potential permanent appointment may depend on the seniority of the final candidate chosen by the BCCI, as the board has officially invited applications to fill the vacant permanent position.
India A Squad and Multi-Day Matches
Alongside the senior T20I team, the BCCI announced the India A squad, which will play three Multi-Day matches against New Zealand A between October 24 and November 10, 2026 [1]. The India A team is captained by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel and includes players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant (subject to fitness).
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