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Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur receive ODI call-ups for New Zealand tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur receive ODI call-ups for New Zealand tour

Summary

Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur have been named in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series in New Zealand. Prasidh Krishna has also been included, pending fitness clearance due to a hamstring injury. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant returns to the Test team after missing the India A tour, while Shreyas Iyer will captain the last two ODIs. The series features a split-squad approach, with both Kushagra and Thakur earning their first ODI call-ups.

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•Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur earn maiden ODI call-ups.
•Prasidh Krishna included pending fitness clearance.
•Rishabh Pant returns to the Test squad after injuries.
•Shreyas Iyer will captain the last two ODIs.
•Series begins with first ODI against New Zealand.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Kumar Kushagra, Yash Thakur earn maiden ODI call-ups for New Zealand tour

What they're saying

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Prasidh Krishna has earned a spot in the ODIs and Test series in New Zealand, subject to a fitness test. Despite previous injuries, Rishabh Pant is included in the Test team. Shreyas Iyer will take charge as captain for the last two ODIs with Ishan Kishan as his deputy. Anshul Kamboj and Akash Deep are both returning to the Test lineup.
— Yahoo Sports

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