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Mohammed Siraj officially joins India’s ODI squad after missing series opener

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reportedly joined India's ODI squad officially ahead of the second of the ongoing five-match Test series in New Zealand. Siraj missed the opening match of the bilateral ODI series between the India National Cricket Team…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:10 PM
Mohammed Siraj officially joins India’s ODI squad after missing series opener
Key Things to Know
  • Mohammed Siraj has reportedly joined India's ODI squad after missing the opening match against New Zealand.
  • Siraj was rested for the first ODI after bowling 35 overs in an unofficial Test match.
  • India won the opening rain-affected ODI against New Zealand by five wickets on November 4.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reportedly joined India's ODI squad in New Zealand ahead of the second match. Siraj sat out the opening bilateral ODI match in Auckland after playing in an unofficial Test match at Christchurch, where he took 4 for 118 across 35 overs. India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the rain-affected series opener on November 4.

His addition gives the Indian team management another bowling option for the second ODI at Wellington Regional Stadium on November 7. India is preparing for an upcoming Test series against the Blackcaps that starts on November 19, while wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant remains doubtful due to rehabilitation from a side strain.

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