India Considers Extending ODI Series Against New Zealand Ahead of 2027 World Cup

India plans to prioritize preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup by potentially extending their ODI series against New Zealand later this year, reducing the number of T20 internationals. This adjustment, reportedly proposed by New Zealand Cricket and under consideration by the BCCI, aims to provide more game time for senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While India focuses on World Cup readiness, New Zealand views the change as a commercial opportunity. No official confirmation has been made yet.