India and New Zealand are set to compete in a white-ball series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is, commencing January 11. The ODI squad sees the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Siraj, with Shubman Gill captaining. New Zealand's ODI squad includes a maiden call-up for Ayden Lennox, while Mitchell Santner and Kane Williamson are rested, with Michael Bracewell leading the ODI team. The T20I series serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.