New faces added to India’s limited‑overs squad for New Zealand tour

The limited‑overs roster for the New Zealand tour has been refreshed with several newcomers. Left‑arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, and right‑handed batsman Ritwik Gaiakwad are among the fresh talent. Left‑arm pacer Mohammad Siraj and medium‑pacers Gurveer Barar complete the bowling department. The squad also welcomes left‑handed batsman Tilak Verma and pace bowler Akib Nabi for the fourth and fifth ODIs. Wicket‑keeper Kumar Kushagra makes his debut in the white‑ball format, while Yash Thakur joins the pace unit for the first time. Senior players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain integral parts of the side throughout the series.