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Iyer to captain India in final two New Zealand ODIs
Shreyas Iyer has been named India's ODI vice-captain for the five-match series against New Zealand, with the senior batsman set to assume full captaincy duties for the final two matches. The move comes as India rotates its squad following commitments at the Asian Games.
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Shreyas Iyer returns to India's ODI setup as vice-captain for the upcoming New Zealand series, marking his reintegration into the limited-overs squad following India's T20 International campaign at the Asian Games. Iyer will serve as deputy to the captain for the opening three matches before taking the helm for the fourth and fifth ODIs.
The Indian cricket board's decision to hand Iyer captaincy responsibilities for the closing matches of the series reflects the team management's rotation strategy and plans to groom leadership options within the squad. This elevation underscores Iyer's standing within the Indian cricket hierarchy despite his recent absence from the ODI format.
The New Zealand series also marks the maiden ODI call-up for Kushagra, who earns his opportunity in India's expanded squad rotation. The five-match contest will provide opportunities for the team to assess emerging talent while maintaining competitive standards in the bilateral engagement.
India's squad management continues to balance the demands of multiple tournament formats with the development of squad depth, particularly as the team manages international commitments across different regions and competition cycles.