New Zealand have announced their T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of India, which is being viewed as a key preparation phase for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The tour will feature a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series, with the World Cup set to begin on February 7 and jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Leadership and Key Inclusions
Mitchell Santner will captain the T20I side as he continues his return from injury, while Michael Bracewell has been named skipper of the ODI squad. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson makes his comeback from injury and has been included in both formats.
Selectors have also rewarded strong domestic performances, handing T20I call-ups to youngsters Bevon Jacobs and Tim Robinson as part of New Zealand’s plan to widen their talent pool ahead of the World Cup.
New Zealand T20I Squad vs India
Mitchell Santner (c), 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.
New Zealand ODI Squad vs India
Michael Bracewell (c), 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.
For the ODI series, Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden international call-up following consistent performances for New Zealand A, while Kristian Clarke is another uncapped inclusion aimed at long-term planning.
Several senior players, including Kane Williamson, have been rested or sidelined due to workload management and injuries, with New Zealand carefully managing resources amid a packed international schedule that also includes the World Test Championship 2025–27.
Head coach Rob Walter highlighted the importance of the India tour, stressing that adapting to subcontinental conditions will be crucial as New Zealand fine-tune their combinations before finalising their T20 World Cup squad in mid-January.
