India faced New Zealand in the first ODI at Vadodara, but team selection stole the spotlight. Arshdeep Singh’s absence from the playing XI surprised fans and sparked memes online, with Mohammed Siraj returning instead. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer made his comeback after injury, strengthening India’s batting. Shubman Gill chose to bowl first, aiming to test combinations in helpful conditions.‘Where is Arshdeep?’ – Memes flood internet after pacer dropped
India faced New Zealand in the first ODI at Vadodara, but team selection stole the spotlight. Arshdeep Singh’s absence from the playing XI surprised fans and sparked memes online, with Mohammed Siraj returning instead. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer made his comeback after injury, strengthening India’s batting. Shubman Gill chose to bowl first, aiming to test combinations in helpful conditions.