Team India’s preparation for New Zealand ODI series, will Rohit-Kohli get rest or will the stake be played on youth?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever the team is selected, the impression of coach Gautam Gambhir’s ‘aggressive strategy’ is clearly visible. It is reported that this time in the selection meeting for the New Zealand series, future big tournaments are being kept in mind. The biggest challenge before the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is to manage the workload of the senior players. Rohit, Kohli and the future Raheev Virat The experience of Kohli and Rohit Sharma is like a lifeline for the team, but the discussion is also whether these veterans should be rested in short series and Shubman Gill should be given a bigger responsibility? Gill has been seen as an option for the captain for some time now. If young players get command against a strong team like New Zealand, it will be the beginning of a new era of Indian cricket. Pant’s return and Pandya’s fitness. Rishabh Pant’s presence breathes life into the middle order, but the management is also keeping an eye on his fitness and workload. There is also a heated discussion about Hardik Pandya – is he fit to bowl the full 10 overs? Considering the pitches of New Zealand and the style of their team, the role of an all-rounder becomes most important. Bumrah’s workload management Jasprit Bumrah is a weapon for the Indian team which can be risky to field in every match. The calendar of 2026 is very busy, so it is possible that he may get rest from this series and a new fast bowler along with Arshdeep Singh or Mohammad Siraj may be given a chance. Gambhir-Agarkar’s vision. After Gautam Gambhir became the coach, it has become clear that now he will not get a place in the team just by name, but ‘current form’ will be on top. This ODI series against New Zealand is not just a series, but it is an audition for those players who will raise the flag of India in the coming times. Currently, the selection committee meeting is going on and by the evening or in the next few hours the official squad will be in front of everyone.