5 Surprise picks in the Indian ODI squad for the series against New Zealand

3. Kedar Jadhav:

Kedar Jadhav is perhaps the most surprising name included in the list. Kedar has played for the national team in the two series both against Zimbabwe. Both of his opportunity arose when regular wicket-keeper batsman Dhoni had opted to pull out of the series.

Therefore, a general fan at least would have never thought that Jadhav would be even considered with Dhoni already available. One factor which may have influenced the decision to bring him in the team can be current form. Jadhav was the part quadrangular series, Jadhav was India A second highest run-getter with 254 runs at 63.50. With MS Dhoni in the squad and presence of other explosive hard hitters, Jadhav will have a tough chance of breaking into the starting XI.