Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to return for New Zealand ODI series
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to action in the ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4. The five-match series runs from November 4 to November 15. The senior pair gets a one-month break after the West Indies series.
Both batters had a strong run against the West Indies. Rohit scored 225 runs in the series. Kohli made 168 runs. The selectors see them as obvious choices for the one-day internationals in New Zealand.
Rohit has played 34 ODIs against New Zealand and scored 1,134 runs. Kohli has 1,897 ODI runs against the Black Caps. The series will be their next scheduled 50-over assignment. The BCCI has not yet announced the squads.
The New Zealand tour begins with five T20Is from October 22 to November 1. The ODI series follows, with matches in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui. Two Tests will close the tour in November.
The ODI squad will be announced by the BCCI in the coming weeks. India will also play two Tests in New Zealand starting November 19.
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