After crushing New Zealand in the three match test series, a charged up Indian outfit will be eager to inflict a similar result in the upcoming ODI series. The series commences at the picturesque venue of Dharamshala, where MS Dhoni returns to lead the ODI unit. This will be India’s first ODI at home since October 2015, when they last played against South Africa.
Quite a few regular members have been rested for the first three games of the ODI series, considering the fact that India are scheduled to play another 10 tests at home ahead in the season. With the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohammad Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar not playing, an idyllic opportunity is in store for the second string players.
Against New Zealand, India cannot afford any complacency, and it will be imperative to pick the best playing XI. Below, is the likely Indian playing XI for the first ODI against New Zealand.