Hardik Pandya Sidelined for Second ODI vs New Zealand; India Makes Squad Changes

Hardik Pandya is not playing in the second ODI against New Zealand due to workload management and fitness concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup, despite bowling his full quota in domestic matches. The decision prioritizes his long-term fitness. India also replaced injured Washington Sundar with Ayush Badoni, though Nitish Kumar Reddy was selected for the all-rounder role. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl, while Indian captain Shubman Gill expressed confidence in batting first due to minimal dew.