New Zealand have unveiled their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of India, naming separate teams for the five-match T20I series and the three-match ODI series.
The tour is being seen as a crucial build-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
As per details shared on the ICC website, Mitchell Santner will lead the T20I side as he continues his comeback from injury, while Michael Bracewell has been appointed captain of the ODI squad.
Kyle Jamieson, who has recovered from injury, has been included in both formats. Youngsters Bevon Jacobs and Tim Robinson have earned T20I call-ups following impressive domestic performances, underlining the selectors' intent to broaden the talent pool ahead of the World Cup.
New Zealand T20I Squad vs India:
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi.
For the ODI series, Bracewell will take charge of a squad that blends experience with fresh faces. Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has received his maiden international call-up after consistent performances for New Zealand A, while Kristian Clarke is another uncapped inclusion as part of the team's long-term planning.
New Zealand ODI Squad vs India:
Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young.
Several senior players, including Kane Williamson, Will O'Rourke and Blair Tickner, have been rested or sidelined due to injury and workload management, with New Zealand balancing its resources amid a crowded international calendar that also features the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
The T20I squad is expected to be bolstered later in the series as players return from franchise commitments, allowing New Zealand to fine-tune combinations before finalising their T20 World Cup squad in mid-January.
Head coach Rob Walter underlined the significance of the India tour, noting that adapting to subcontinental conditions would be vital for New Zealand's World Cup preparations.