After the conclusion of the ODI series against Sri Lanka, India will clash against the confident New Zealand team that has clinched an incredible ODI series victory against the Men in Green on Pakistan soil. In the series, the Black Caps may pose a tough challenge to Rohit Sharma and his men with their quality players. However, the Men in Blue will look to kick off their journey with a triumph when they face New Zealand in the first ODI at Hyderabad.

In the competition, India will go ahead without their premier players KL Rahul and Axar Patel who have delivered some impressive performances recently. The absence of these two cricketers gives an opportunity to some players to showcase their skills. However, some of the players might not gain the trust of the team management to get inducted into the playing XI.&nbsp;

Here are three Indian players who might warm benches in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand:

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/delhi-capitals-to-release-shardul-thakur-ks-bharat-amongst-others-ahead-of-2023-ipl-mini-auction/" title="KS Bharat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KS Bharat</a> will join the Indian team for the three-match bilateral ODI series against New Zealand. In the absence of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, Bharat is in the squad as an extra wicket-keeper. The 29-year-old batter is a noted name in first-class cricket due to his impressive batting numbers in first-class cricket for Andhra Pradesh.

In 64 List A matches, he has scored 1,950 runs with six centuries at a strike rate of 76.98. These batting numbers of the Andhra player impressed the selectors and they gave him a chance to feature in the 16-man squad for the 3-match ODI series against the Black Caps.

However, Bharat might not make it to the playing XI of India as the team management could find Ishan Kishan more credible to fill the shoes of the wicket-keeper batter. Last year, Kishan played a historical double-hundred knock against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

India will miss the services of Axar Patel in the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series. The 28-year-old will not participate in the bilateral competition due to family commitments. In Axar’s absence, the team management has shown faith in Bengal all-rounder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ban-vs-ind-3-changes-india-should-make-for-2nd-odi/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed,</a> who played three games for India last year.&nbsp;

In October 2022, Ahmed made his international debut against South Africa in an ODI game against Ranchi. Playing his maiden ODI series, he showcased his bowling skills in a couple of matches, claiming three scalps in two matches at an economy of 5.05.&nbsp;

In the forthcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series, Ahmed will expect the team management to induct him into playing XI. However, that might not happen as captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid could avail of experienced Washington Sundar's services, which means Ahmed could be seen warming benches in the competition.

Recently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ranji-trophy-2022-23-shardul-thakur-to-play-in-mumbais-upcoming-fixture-against-assam/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur </a>couldn’t do much for the Indian team with both bat and ball. In the Bangladesh series, he looked terrible scoring only 12 runs and taking four wickets in three ODIs. Earlier, during the New Zealand tour also, he was below par with the ball in the first ODI in Auckland, picking up only one wicket and giving 63 runs in nine overs.

In the past, Thakur has delivered some hit shows to the national team with his fearless playing style. In the upcoming three-match ODI series against the Black Caps also, he will look forward to returning to his old form and displaying strength with his all-round capabilities.&nbsp;

However, the presence of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya could end his chances of making it to the playing XI. Another factor that could prevent his admission in the playing XI is his redundancy in the team. Going through the top form of pacers (Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, and Hardik Pandya), it can be said that Thakur might not be needed in the playing XI until any of these bowlers perform miserably or suffer an injury.&nbsp;

After the conclusion of the ODI series against Sri Lanka, India will clash against the confident New Zealand team that has clinched an incredible ODI series victory against the Men in Green on Pakistan soil. In the series, the Black Caps may pose a tough challenge to Rohit Sharma and his men with their quality players. However, the Men in Blue will look to kick off their journey with a triumph when they face New Zealand in the first ODI at Hyderabad.
In the competition, India will go ahead without their premier players KL Rahul and Axar Patel who have delivered some impressive performances recently. The absence of these two cricketers gives an opportunity to some players to showcase their skills. However, some of the players might not gain the trust of the team management to get inducted into the playing XI.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are three Indian players who might warm benches in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand:</h3>
<h3>3. KS Bharat</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664860033962_KS-Bharath.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/delhi-capitals-to-release-shardul-thakur-ks-bharat-amongst-others-ahead-of-2023-ipl-mini-auction/" title="KS Bharat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KS Bharat</a> will join the Indian team for the three-match bilateral ODI series against New Zealand. In the absence of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, Bharat is in the squad as an extra wicket-keeper. The 29-year-old batter is a noted name in first-class cricket due to his impressive batting numbers in first-class cricket for Andhra Pradesh.
In 64 List A matches, he has scored 1,950 runs with six centuries at a strike rate of 76.98. These batting numbers of the Andhra player impressed the selectors and they gave him a chance to feature in the 16-man squad for the 3-match ODI series against the Black Caps.
However, Bharat might not make it to the playing XI of India as the team management could find Ishan Kishan more credible to fill the shoes of the wicket-keeper batter. Last year, Kishan played a historical double-hundred knock against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

<h3>2. Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
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India will miss the services of Axar Patel in the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series. The 28-year-old will not participate in the bilateral competition due to family commitments. In Axar’s absence, the team management has shown faith in Bengal all-rounder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ban-vs-ind-3-changes-india-should-make-for-2nd-odi/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed,</a> who played three games for India last year.&nbsp;
In October 2022, Ahmed made his international debut against South Africa in an ODI game against Ranchi. Playing his maiden ODI series, he showcased his bowling skills in a couple of matches, claiming three scalps in two matches at an economy of 5.05.&nbsp;
In the forthcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series, Ahmed will expect the team management to induct him into playing XI. However, that might not happen as captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid could avail of experienced Washington Sundar's services, which means Ahmed could be seen warming benches in the competition.

<h3>1. Shardul Thakur</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Shardul-Thakur-2.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Recently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ranji-trophy-2022-23-shardul-thakur-to-play-in-mumbais-upcoming-fixture-against-assam/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur </a>couldn’t do much for the Indian team with both bat and ball. In the Bangladesh series, he looked terrible scoring only 12 runs and taking four wickets in three ODIs. Earlier, during the New Zealand tour also, he was below par with the ball in the first ODI in Auckland, picking up only one wicket and giving 63 runs in nine overs.
In the past, Thakur has delivered some hit shows to the national team with his fearless playing style. In the upcoming three-match ODI series against the Black Caps also, he will look forward to returning to his old form and displaying strength with his all-round capabilities.&nbsp;
However, the presence of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya could end his chances of making it to the playing XI. Another factor that could prevent his admission in the playing XI is his redundancy in the team. Going through the top form of pacers (Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, and Hardik Pandya), it can be said that Thakur might not be needed in the playing XI until any of these bowlers perform miserably or suffer an injury.&nbsp;

After the conclusion of the ODI series against Sri Lanka, India will clash against the confident New Zealand team that has clinched an incredible ODI series victory against the Men in Green on Pakistan soil. In the series, the Black Caps may pose a tough challenge to Rohit Sharma and his men with their quality players. However, the Men in Blue will look to kick off their journey with a triumph when they face New Zealand in the first ODI at Hyderabad.
In the competition, India will go ahead without their premier players KL Rahul and Axar Patel who have delivered some impressive performances recently. The absence of these two cricketers gives an opportunity to some players to showcase their skills. However, some of the players might not gain the trust of the team management to get inducted into the playing XI.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are three Indian players who might warm benches in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand:</h3>
<h3>3. KS Bharat</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664860033962_KS-Bharath.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/delhi-capitals-to-release-shardul-thakur-ks-bharat-amongst-others-ahead-of-2023-ipl-mini-auction/" title="KS Bharat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KS Bharat</a> will join the Indian team for the three-match bilateral ODI series against New Zealand. In the absence of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, Bharat is in the squad as an extra wicket-keeper. The 29-year-old batter is a noted name in first-class cricket due to his impressive batting numbers in first-class cricket for Andhra Pradesh.
In 64 List A matches, he has scored 1,950 runs with six centuries at a strike rate of 76.98. These batting numbers of the Andhra player impressed the selectors and they gave him a chance to feature in the 16-man squad for the 3-match ODI series against the Black Caps.
However, Bharat might not make it to the playing XI of India as the team management could find Ishan Kishan more credible to fill the shoes of the wicket-keeper batter. Last year, Kishan played a historical double-hundred knock against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

<h3>2. Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665311081202_shahbaz.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
India will miss the services of Axar Patel in the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series. The 28-year-old will not participate in the bilateral competition due to family commitments. In Axar’s absence, the team management has shown faith in Bengal all-rounder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/ban-vs-ind-3-changes-india-should-make-for-2nd-odi/" title="Shahbaz Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shahbaz Ahmed,</a> who played three games for India last year.&nbsp;
In October 2022, Ahmed made his international debut against South Africa in an ODI game against Ranchi. Playing his maiden ODI series, he showcased his bowling skills in a couple of matches, claiming three scalps in two matches at an economy of 5.05.&nbsp;
In the forthcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series, Ahmed will expect the team management to induct him into playing XI. However, that might not happen as captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid could avail of experienced Washington Sundar's services, which means Ahmed could be seen warming benches in the competition.

<h3>1. Shardul Thakur</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Shardul-Thakur-2.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Recently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ranji-trophy-2022-23-shardul-thakur-to-play-in-mumbais-upcoming-fixture-against-assam/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur </a>couldn’t do much for the Indian team with both bat and ball. In the Bangladesh series, he looked terrible scoring only 12 runs and taking four wickets in three ODIs. Earlier, during the New Zealand tour also, he was below par with the ball in the first ODI in Auckland, picking up only one wicket and giving 63 runs in nine overs.
In the past, Thakur has delivered some hit shows to the national team with his fearless playing style. In the upcoming three-match ODI series against the Black Caps also, he will look forward to returning to his old form and displaying strength with his all-round capabilities.&nbsp;
However, the presence of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya could end his chances of making it to the playing XI. Another factor that could prevent his admission in the playing XI is his redundancy in the team. Going through the top form of pacers (Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, and Hardik Pandya), it can be said that Thakur might not be needed in the playing XI until any of these bowlers perform miserably or suffer an injury.&nbsp;

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