New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- The wait for cricket fans is about to end as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will once again be in the thick of things as we approach the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI clash. Apart from seeing the stalwarts in action, the series will also mark the first occasion when captain Shubman Gill will be taking the field after being snubbed for the T20I World Cup squad.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who is back in his role as vice-captain, was included in the Indian squad subject to fitness. The veteran batter now seems to be back in full strength as he captained Mumbai recently during a Vijay Hazare contest and even batted during the net sessions.

Rishabh Pant is said to have suffered an injury scare during the net sessions in Vado...