India captain Shubman Gill is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. The 26-year-old will lead the team in the first three games of the five-game ODI series that kicks off on November 4, with a view to gaining momentum for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Gill has reportedly brought along four or five bowlers to work with him during the tour to get ready for the tough playing conditions in New Zealand. He wants extra help to get his red ball ready for the two-match Test series later in November.

Shubman Gill Focuses on Preparations Ahead of New Zealand Tour

Shubman Gill has placed huge importance on his match practice ahead of New Zealand.

He played a Ranji Trophy match for Punjab against Chhattisgarh to ensure he gets enough game time to work on his technique.

This extra preparation may play a key role when he arrives in New Zealand. Gill will be looking to put his preparation to good use in the ODI series against the Black Caps.

The Indian skipper will also be looking to improve on his performance during India's last ODI series against New Zealand. Gill scored 135 runs in 3 innings, averaging 45.

He hit back-to-back half-centuries of 56 in the first two games but failed to score much in the series decider as India lost 2-1.

New Zealand had a big win on their hands as it was the first time they have won a bilateral ODI series on Indian soil. Gill will get another chance to lead India in a tough overseas campaign as he looks to bounce back from the loss.

A 5-game ODI series will take place between November 4 and 15 with games being played in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui. Gill will captain India in the first 3 games while Shreyas Iyer will take over for the final 2.

After the 50-over series, Gill will look ahead to the Test series, which starts on November 19. His decision to bring more net bowlers shows how important this series is for him.

As they have experienced players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI squad, Gill knows he will have an experienced batting line-up to support him. Gill will hope his preparation has paid off as the team looks to start their New Zealand tour on a high note and ensure they are well prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup.