India and New Zealand Begin Five-Match T20I Series Ahead of T20 World Cup

India and New Zealand are set to begin a five-match T20I series in Nagpur, serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, aims to address batting concerns amid high expectations. New Zealand, buoyed by a recent ODI series win in India, have added pace bowler Kristian Clarke and are monitoring all-rounder Michael Bracewell's injury. New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, recovering from injury, views the series as ideal World Cup preparation.