# Cheteshwar Pujara cricket team selections

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> Updated: 2026-10-26T06:16:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Former cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has released two distinct team selections ahead of India’s upcoming series against New Zealand.

On October 18, Pujara proposed a predicted playing XI for the first Test match in Wellington, featuring Shubman Gill as captain and a pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah. This selection notably excluded Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, and Akash Deep.

On October 26, Pujara announced a current ODI World XI. This lineup named Rohit Sharma as captain and included six Indian players, such as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. The selection also featured international players like Joe Root and Shai Hope, while omitting Suryakumar Yadav, Harry Brook, and Shreyas Iyer.

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### 2026-10-26: Cheteshwar Pujara selects current ODI World XI

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has named his current ODI World XI, featuring six Indian players and captain Rohit Sharma.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cheteshwar-pujara-selects-current-odi-world-xi

### 2026-10-18: Cheteshwar Pujara selects predicted India XI for New Zealand Test

Former cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his predicted playing XI for India’s first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, featuring two wicketkeeper-batters and excluding Washington Sundar.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cheteshwar-pujara-selects-predicted-india-xi-for-new-zealand-test

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