India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand is set to be announced soon, with a focus on building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup. The selection panel may use this series for experimentation, potentially resting key T20I players like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. This opens opportunities for fringe players such as Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel, who have performed well domestically. Shreyas Iyer's fitness is also a key consideration, with Ruturaj Gaikwad potentially getting a chance.