India’s men’s cricket team will use two captains for its five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Shubman Gill leads the team in the first three ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer takes over for the fourth and fifth matches, with the change tied to how India manage players’ commitments across a tight tour schedule.

Multiple outlets report that Gill will miss the last two ODIs to focus on preparations for the upcoming Test series. The ODI matches run from November 4, with the series ending on November 15, followed by the first Test beginning on November 19 in Wellington. BCCI’s squad announcements also indicate several players shift between formats: Test regulars are given the later ODI matches off to prepare for red-ball cricket.

While the sources agree on the captaincy split and the timing rationale, they differ slightly in emphasis. Some focus on the leadership transition itself, while others also highlight squad composition changes and which players are expected to return or miss portions of the ODI schedule.