Team India’s preparations for their New Zealand tour have moved into the travel phase, with the BCCI sharing pictures of players at the airport and inside their flight. The images offer a glimpse of the squad ahead of a packed international schedule featuring T20Is, ODIs and Test cricket.

Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Varma and Prince Yadav were among the players featured in the pictures. The cricketers were seen spending time together as they began their journey to New Zealand, where India will compete across all three formats.

WATCH: BCCI Shares Team India's Airport And Flight Pictures

The BCCI’s social media post captured moments from the team’s departure, showing players together before the tour gets underway. The pictures provide a glimpse of the squad away from the field, ahead of a demanding run of international fixtures.

#TeamIndia en route New Zealand 🇳🇿 ✈️ #NZvIND https://t.co/vnN1yWPLxk

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2026

India’s New Zealand assignment begins with a five-match T20I series on October 22. The tour will then move into five ODIs before concluding with two Test matches in November.

India vs New Zealand: Full Tour Schedule

The T20I leg will open in Christchurch on October 22, with the second match scheduled at the same venue on October 24. Wellington will host the third T20I on October 27, followed by the fourth in Auckland on October 30. The final match of the series is scheduled for Hamilton on November 1.

The five-match ODI series begins in Auckland on November 4.

The second and third matches will take place in Wellington on November 7 and Hamilton on November 10, respectively. Mount Maunganui will host the final two ODIs on November 13 and 15.

The tour will conclude with a two-match Test series. Wellington is scheduled to host the opening Test from November 19, while the second Test will begin in Christchurch on November 27.

Shubman Gill And Shreyas Iyer To Lead India In ODIs

The BCCI announced India’s ODI and Test squads on October 16. Shubman Gill has been named captain for the first three ODIs and the Test series, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the side in the final two ODIs.

The ODI squads feature senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, alongside a mix of established internationals and emerging options. The selection also includes different combinations for the opening three ODIs and the final two matches.

India’s T20I squad will be led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain. The group includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav, among others.

With three formats and 12 matches on the schedule, the New Zealand tour will provide India with a substantial test across different conditions. For now, the BCCI’s departure pictures offer fans an early glimpse of the players together before the cricket begins.