New Delhi, Jan 3 (KNS): India have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj making a return to the side.

Siraj, who missed the recent home series, has been recalled as the selectors look to strengthen the pace attack. Shreyas Iyer has also been named in the squad as vice-captain, but his inclusion is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.

Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested, keeping in mind workload management ahead of the T20 World Cup. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has not been included as he has not yet been cleared to bowl his full quota of overs.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The ODI series will begin on January 11 in Vadodara, followed by matches in Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18.

The selectors said the focus is on player fitness and preparation for upcoming international commitments.

India ODI Squad:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC – subject to fitness), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy.