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Shreyas Iyer to Lead India in 4th ODI Against New Zealand
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What Happened?
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the 4th and 5th ODIs against New Zealand, replacing Shubman Gill, who is preparing for a Test series. The matches are scheduled for November 13 and 15.
Key points
- Shreyas Iyer will lead India for the first time in ODIs since October 2025.
- Iyer has previously captained India in 26 T20Is.
- Ishan Kishan will serve as Iyer's deputy in the upcoming matches.
- India's squad for the 4th ODI includes Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, and Yash Thakur.
- KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj are also unavailable for the 4th ODI.
Key insights
- Iyer's leadership experience in T20Is may benefit the ODI team.
- The absence of Gill and other key players could challenge India's strategy.
- New players in the squad may bring fresh energy and perspectives.
Why it matters
This leadership change could impact India's performance in the crucial final ODIs.
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Source
Times Now
