The BCCI has excluded all-rounder Hardik Pandya from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The decision was made because Pandya has not received clearance from the BCCI's Chief Operations Officer (COE) to bowl 10 overs in a match. This move is part of managing his workload with the T20 World Cup 2026 in consideration. Shubman Gill will captain the team, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain, pending fitness clearance.