Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the Indian men's cricket team for the fourth and fifth ODIs of the upcoming series against New Zealand, adding another milestone to his leadership journey.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squads for the series, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side in the first three matches before Iyer takes over for the final two ODIs. Iyer will serve as Gill's deputy in the opening three matches, while Ishan Kishan has been appointed vice-captain for the fourth and fifth games.
The appointment marks another significant opportunity for Sarpanch Saab, who has established himself as a leader in franchise cricket. The Punjab Kings skipper will now have the responsibility of guiding India through the closing stages of the ODI series against New Zealand.
India's ODI Squads for the New Zealand Series:
India’s ODI squad for the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer [VC], KL Rahul [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna*, Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.
With the captaincy responsibility coming his way for the final two matches, Iyer will have another opportunity to lead India on the international stage. For Punjab Kings, seeing their skipper take charge of the national side marks another proud moment as he continues to make his mark in Indian cricket.
