India's squad announcement for New Zealand ODIs Live Updates: Mohammed Shami in focus, will Rishabh Pant be recalled

The selection of Mohammed Shami will be in focus as the Ajit Agarkar and company sit down in Mumbai to name the India squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The India vs New Zealand ODIs will be played in Rajkot (January 11), Saurashtra (January 14) and Indore (January 18). Post the ODI series, India will five T20Is against Kiwis.

Ever since the ICC Champions Trophy last year in March, Shami has not been considered for the national team despite consistent performances in the domestic circuit for Bengal. With close to 45 wickets in the ongoing season, Shami deserves a recall in the national setup.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya and pacer Jasprit Bumrah are unlikely to be considered for the ODI series to keep them fresh for the T20 World Cup and the T20I series against the Kiwis. With no Bumrah, India do need someone of Shami's calibre to guide the youngsters in the team.

Another spot in question would be the inclusion of Rishabh Pant.

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