Yuvi dropped; Binny picked for NZ ODIs

NEW DELHI: Senior India batsman Yuvraj Singh was on Tuesday dropped from the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming tour to New Zealand, which will comprise of five one-day internationals and two Test matches.

Rajasthan Royals player Stuart Binny and pacer Ishwar Pandey earned their maiden calls for the national side.

Pragyan Ojha, who didn't get a game in South Africa, has also been dropped from the Indian side.

The tour commences with the first ODI at Napier on January 19, 2014 and ends on February 18 with the second Test at Wellington starting February 14.

After a glorious run in ODIs this year starting with the triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy in June, India suffered their first series loss in South Africa.

New Zealand tour itinerary:

Jan 19: 1st ODI, Napier Jan 22: 2nd ODI, Hamilton Jan 25: 3rd ODI, Auckland Jan 28: 4th ODI, Hamilton Jan 31: 5th ODI, Wellington Feb 2-3: Warm-up game, Whangarei Feb 6-10: 1st Test, Auckland Feb 14-18: 2nd Test, Wellington

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