<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> are ready to lock horns with New Zealand for a white-ball series on their home turf, starting with the ODIs on January 18. After the 50-over leg, the focus will turn to the shortest format from January 27. Rohit Sharma will be India’s commander-in-chief in the ODIs while Hardik Pandya will lead the side in the T20Is.

As India bid to conquer the Blackcaps, they have picked a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. However, certain key players who were part of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka will not feature in their forthcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-sl-axar-patel-defends-12-runs-in-last-over-to-script-nerve-wracking-win-in-1st-t20i-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a> has been a proven performer for India in the white-ball circuit. The 28-year-old has strangled batters with his impeccable lines and lengths and provided his side with timely breakthroughs. With the bat, he has played crucial knocks slotting in at lower down the order.

Axar has featured in 49 ODIs and bagged 56 scalps at an economy of 4.44. On the batting front, the 28-year-old has smashed 381 runs at a strike rate of 105.24. In the T20Is, he has picked up 37 scalps in 40 matches and hammered 288 runs at a stunning strike rate of 152.38.

The Gujarat-born displayed his batting might in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. He smashed 117 runs in three matches at a superb strike rate of 195.00 and took three scalps in those outings. However, the ace all-rounder would not feature in the forthcoming white-ball series against New Zealand as he has taken a break from international cricket due to family commitments.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-thought-i-struggled-shreyas-iyer-reacts-to-criticism-against-short-balls-during-england-series-4461/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a run-bank for India across formats. ODI cricket has been his happy hunting ground and amassed 1631 runs in 42 matches at a strike rate of 96.50. Talking about the T20 format, he has scored 1043 runs in 49 games at a strike rate of 135.98

Iyer was quite phenomenal in the year 2022 and accumulated 724 runs in 17 ODIs at a strike rate of 91.52. Courtesy of his consistent showings, he has become a regular feature in India’s 50-over set-up. However, the ace batter was not at his prolific best in the recently culminated three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored just 94 runs in three games.

Iyer was included in the ODI series against New Zealand but he has been ruled of the 50-over leg due to a back injury and Rajat Patidar has been named as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas will be able to recover before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is one of the top-drawer batters going around in the Indian cricketing circles. He has dismantled top-quality attacks with his marauding bat and piled on runs for fun. The 30-year-old has plundered 2265 runs in 72 T20Is at a strike rate of 139.12. Talking about the 50-over format, he has scored 1870 runs in 51 games for the Men in Blue at a strike rate of 87.34.

Rahul fared well in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored 110 runs in three matches. It includes a high-pressure knock of 64* runs off 103 deliveries he played in the second game of the series to take India across the line. Also, he did a good job behind the stumps.

Rahul is presently India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs. However, the Bangalore-born will miss the upcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand due to family commitments. Ishan Kishan is likely to don the gloves in the ace batter’s absence.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> are ready to lock horns with New Zealand for a white-ball series on their home turf, starting with the ODIs on January 18. After the 50-over leg, the focus will turn to the shortest format from January 27. Rohit Sharma will be India’s commander-in-chief in the ODIs while Hardik Pandya will lead the side in the T20Is.
As India bid to conquer the Blackcaps, they have picked a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. However, certain key players who were part of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka will not feature in their forthcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand.
<h3>3. Axar Patel</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672939664889_Axar-Patel.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-sl-axar-patel-defends-12-runs-in-last-over-to-script-nerve-wracking-win-in-1st-t20i-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a> has been a proven performer for India in the white-ball circuit. The 28-year-old has strangled batters with his impeccable lines and lengths and provided his side with timely breakthroughs. With the bat, he has played crucial knocks slotting in at lower down the order.
Axar has featured in 49 ODIs and bagged 56 scalps at an economy of 4.44. On the batting front, the 28-year-old has smashed 381 runs at a strike rate of 105.24. In the T20Is, he has picked up 37 scalps in 40 matches and hammered 288 runs at a stunning strike rate of 152.38.
The Gujarat-born displayed his batting might in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. He smashed 117 runs in three matches at a superb strike rate of 195.00 and took three scalps in those outings. However, the ace all-rounder would not feature in the forthcoming white-ball series against New Zealand as he has taken a break from international cricket due to family commitments.

<h3>2. Shreyas Iyer</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670423175244_Shreyas-Iyer.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-thought-i-struggled-shreyas-iyer-reacts-to-criticism-against-short-balls-during-england-series-4461/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a run-bank for India across formats. ODI cricket has been his happy hunting ground and amassed 1631 runs in 42 matches at a strike rate of 96.50. Talking about the T20 format, he has scored 1043 runs in 49 games at a strike rate of 135.98
Iyer was quite phenomenal in the year 2022 and accumulated 724 runs in 17 ODIs at a strike rate of 91.52. Courtesy of his consistent showings, he has become a regular feature in India’s 50-over set-up. However, the ace batter was not at his prolific best in the recently culminated three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored just 94 runs in three games.
Iyer was included in the ODI series against New Zealand but he has been ruled of the 50-over leg due to a back injury and Rajat Patidar has been named as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas will be able to recover before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

<h3>1. KL Rahul</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673536238531_KL-Rahul.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is one of the top-drawer batters going around in the Indian cricketing circles. He has dismantled top-quality attacks with his marauding bat and piled on runs for fun. The 30-year-old has plundered 2265 runs in 72 T20Is at a strike rate of 139.12. Talking about the 50-over format, he has scored 1870 runs in 51 games for the Men in Blue at a strike rate of 87.34.
Rahul fared well in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored 110 runs in three matches. It includes a high-pressure knock of 64* runs off 103 deliveries he played in the second game of the series to take India across the line. Also, he did a good job behind the stumps.
Rahul is presently India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs. However, the Bangalore-born will miss the upcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand due to family commitments. Ishan Kishan is likely to don the gloves in the ace batter’s absence.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> are ready to lock horns with New Zealand for a white-ball series on their home turf, starting with the ODIs on January 18. After the 50-over leg, the focus will turn to the shortest format from January 27. Rohit Sharma will be India’s commander-in-chief in the ODIs while Hardik Pandya will lead the side in the T20Is.
As India bid to conquer the Blackcaps, they have picked a well-rounded side with a nice blend of youth and experience. However, certain key players who were part of the white-ball series against Sri Lanka will not feature in their forthcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand.
<h3>3. Axar Patel</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672939664889_Axar-Patel.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-sl-axar-patel-defends-12-runs-in-last-over-to-script-nerve-wracking-win-in-1st-t20i-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a> has been a proven performer for India in the white-ball circuit. The 28-year-old has strangled batters with his impeccable lines and lengths and provided his side with timely breakthroughs. With the bat, he has played crucial knocks slotting in at lower down the order.
Axar has featured in 49 ODIs and bagged 56 scalps at an economy of 4.44. On the batting front, the 28-year-old has smashed 381 runs at a strike rate of 105.24. In the T20Is, he has picked up 37 scalps in 40 matches and hammered 288 runs at a stunning strike rate of 152.38.
The Gujarat-born displayed his batting might in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. He smashed 117 runs in three matches at a superb strike rate of 195.00 and took three scalps in those outings. However, the ace all-rounder would not feature in the forthcoming white-ball series against New Zealand as he has taken a break from international cricket due to family commitments.

<h3>2. Shreyas Iyer</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670423175244_Shreyas-Iyer.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-thought-i-struggled-shreyas-iyer-reacts-to-criticism-against-short-balls-during-england-series-4461/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> has been a run-bank for India across formats. ODI cricket has been his happy hunting ground and amassed 1631 runs in 42 matches at a strike rate of 96.50. Talking about the T20 format, he has scored 1043 runs in 49 games at a strike rate of 135.98
Iyer was quite phenomenal in the year 2022 and accumulated 724 runs in 17 ODIs at a strike rate of 91.52. Courtesy of his consistent showings, he has become a regular feature in India’s 50-over set-up. However, the ace batter was not at his prolific best in the recently culminated three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored just 94 runs in three games.
Iyer was included in the ODI series against New Zealand but he has been ruled of the 50-over leg due to a back injury and Rajat Patidar has been named as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas will be able to recover before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

<h3>1. KL Rahul</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673536238531_KL-Rahul.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is one of the top-drawer batters going around in the Indian cricketing circles. He has dismantled top-quality attacks with his marauding bat and piled on runs for fun. The 30-year-old has plundered 2265 runs in 72 T20Is at a strike rate of 139.12. Talking about the 50-over format, he has scored 1870 runs in 51 games for the Men in Blue at a strike rate of 87.34.
Rahul fared well in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored 110 runs in three matches. It includes a high-pressure knock of 64* runs off 103 deliveries he played in the second game of the series to take India across the line. Also, he did a good job behind the stumps.
Rahul is presently India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs. However, the Bangalore-born will miss the upcoming white-ball assignment against New Zealand due to family commitments. Ishan Kishan is likely to don the gloves in the ace batter’s absence.

India are ready to lock horns with New Zealand for a white-ball series on their home turf, starting with the ODIs on January 18. After the 50-over leg, the focus will turn to the shortest format from

Players who were in SL series but won't feature vs NZ

India will clash against New Zealand for a white-ball series on their home turf, starting with the ODIs on January 18.

3 players who were part of Sri Lanka series but will not feature against New Zealand

Here we look at players who were part of the Sri Lanka series but will not feature in the New Zealand series