New Zealand Tour Of India: Top Indian Players To Watch Out For In White-Ball Series

Prithvi Shaw has been picked in an Indian squad for the first time since 2001. The young batter proved himself in domestic circuit while playing for Mumbai. With Shubman Gill failing to deliver as opener in T20s, Shaw now has a great chance to make the opening spot his own in the shortest format. 

Wicket-keeper batter KS Bharat, who earlier traveled with the national team as Rishabh Pant's backup in Tests, now has a chance to show what he has got. The young player will likely get enough opportunities. at least till Pant makes his comeback.

Umran Malik has already bowled the fastest deliveries by any bowler for team India in ODIs and T20Is. After some fine performances against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the 'Jammu Express' is expected to deliver in the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand as well, and increase his chances of securing a spot in India's World Cup squad for 2023 ODI World Cup. 

Washington Sundar: The selectors are yet to find a deserving spin all-rounder who has the potential and talent to replaceme legend Ravindra Jadeja. The upcoming white-ball series between India and New Zealand will possibly help a young Washington Sundar to prove his potential.

Power-hitter Jitesh Sharma impressed the cricket fraternity with his explosive batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. His ability to hit sixes and fours with ease and also his form across domestic cricket for Vidarbha could raise selection headache.