[5][6] Prior to the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli announced that he would be stepping down as the captain of India's T20I team following the conclusion of the tournament.

[17] The first Test match was drawn,[18] with India needing one wicket for victory before bad light stopped play late on the fifth and final day.

[19] With the draw, it extended New Zealand's undefeated record in Test cricket to ten consecutive matches, their longest streak in the format.

[28] Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme both opted out of New Zealand's Test squad, citing bubble fatigue.

[29] Devon Conway was ruled out of New Zealand's T20I and Test squads after breaking his hand during the semi-final match against England at the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.