India is set to host New Zealand for a white-ball series in January 2026, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. The T20I squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is seen as a final test before the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return for the ODI leg, with their squad announcement anticipated between January 3-4. India's recent ODI performance includes a series loss to Australia and a win against South Africa.