India's ODI squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand is anticipated to be announced in the first week of January, likely around January 3 or 4. This announcement follows the naming of the T20I squad and precedes the ODI series commencing on January 11. Key senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to the ODI format, providing experience as selectors assess bench strength and middle-order options. New Zealand has already announced its squads for the series.