Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will be absent from New Zealand ODI series

New Delhi: Important changes can be seen in the Indian cricket team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and allrounder hardik pandya Can stay out of this series.

This decision of BCCI has been taken keeping in mind the fitness of the players and to stop the upcoming big tournaments. upcoming t20 world cup Bumrah and Hardik can be rested.

The reason behind this decision

BCCI is managing the workload of the players properly. 2026 It is important to keep the key players fit and fresh ahead of the T20 World Cup in India. Both Bumrah and Pandya are two of India’s key players in white-ball cricket, but injuries have troubled them. That is why he can be rested from the ODI series.

BCCI does not want to take risk with Bumrah-Hardik

Bumrah remains the main axis of India’s bowling in every format. Attention is always given to their workload. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya now plays only white-ball cricket, and his fitness has been a question mark since last year. Therefore, BCCI does not want to take any risk with him.

Possibility of return in T20 series

According to sources, after the ODI series t20 series The return of both the players is possible. Special attention is being given to this format because the World Cup is going to be held in this format. The team is trying to prepare its best combination.

series program

• 1st ODI – 11 January, Vadodara
• Second ODI – 14 January, Rajkot
• Third ODI – 18 January, Indore

After this the T20 series will be organized in Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram. Apart from this, reports have also revealed that Rishabh Pant Will also not be able to play in the ODI series, and will be replaced by Ishaan Kishan come on Jitesh Sharma Can do wicketkeeping. ODI team to be announced soon 4 or 5 January Can be done around.

Hardik playing in domestic cricket

Hardik Pandya out for Baroda on international duties Vijay Hazare Trophy Can participate in. According to BCCI rules, it is mandatory for centrally contracted players to play domestic cricket, which will also maintain their fitness.