The Indian selectors are expected to announce the ODI squad for the New Zealand series on January 4, with Shubman Gill likely to captain. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are anticipated to be rested to manage their workload for the upcoming T20 cycle. This decision reflects a strategic approach to player management, prioritizing key T20 events while using the ODI series as an assessment window for leadership and team strategy.