Shubman Gill will not play last two ODIs vs NZ. Photo: AP
\n\nThe third ODI between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to heavy rain in Hamilton. Shubman Gill once again won the toss and opted to field first. However, the rain returned during the toss, forcing the match officials to call off the game two hours later. Gill-led India are 2-0 ahead in the five-match series. The India captain will not take any part in the series now. Shreyas Iyer, the vice-captain of the ODI team, will take over the charge and lead the team in the last two ODIs. Here, we have a look at the reason why Gill will leave the ODI team –
\n\nGill, along with other Test-bound players, will switch their focus to red-ball cricket. They will take part in red-ball camps before the Test series, starting November 19.
\n\nThe ODI series is slated to end on 15. Since there wasn't enough break after the ODI series, the BCCI announced two squads. Apart from Gill, KL Rahul, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will also miss the last two ODIs.
\n\nTilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra and Yash Thakur will join the team for the…
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