Half of Team India reaches Nagpur ahead of 1st T20I, players names are…

By Correspondent On Jan 18, 2026

IND vs NZ: With the spotlight firmly on Indore for the third and final ODI against New Zealand, Indian cricket is already shifting gears toward its next big assignment. While one half of the squad is battling it out in the series decider, the other has quietly landed in Nagpur, laying the groundwork for a crucial five-match T20I series that begins on January 21.

This isn’t just another bilateral series. It’s India’s final T20 assignment before the 2026 T20 World Cup, which makes every training session, every net drill, and every match situation count.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Team India arrives in Nagpur ahead of the first T20 match against New Zealand. The match is scheduled to be played on 21st January at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. pic.twitter.com/s5LLpYxh7i

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India Split Between Indore and Nagpur

As the ODI series reaches its climax, a parallel build-up is underway in Nagpur. Most members of India’s T20 squad arrived in the city on January 17 and are set to begin on-field practice immediately. The idea is clear: hit the ground running.

Only a handful of T20 regulars, Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh are currently part of the ODI XI in Indore. Once their duties conclude, they’ll link up with the rest of the group in Nagpur, completing the full T20 setup.

Eyes on Rhythm, Not Just Results

With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, this series is about more than wins and losses. It’s about form, combinations, and momentum. Players will be keen to rediscover their rhythm, settle into defined roles, and impress the team management ahead of the ICC’s marquee event.

Team India’s Updated T20I Squad against New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer (for the first three matches), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan, Ravi Bishnoi.