Jasprit Bumrah returns, Kuldeep Yadav retains place as India make a host of changes for New Zealand Tests
Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the Test squad after missing India's previous series against Sri Lanka. He was initially named in that squad but was later withdrawn due to injury.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled a 15-member squad for India's upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand in November. Jasprit Bumrah, who previously missed India's series against Sri Lanka due to injury, has returned to the Test squad following his recovery. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, who was sidelined from India A's tour of New Zealand after an injury, has been included subject to his fitness.
Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj, who recently returned from injuries, have also been named. Kuldeep Yadav, who maintains his place in the squad, is joined by spinner Manav Suthar, who unfortunately did not make the cut. The first Test commences in Wellington on November 19, four days after the concluding match of the five-match ODI series.
The second Test is scheduled for November 27 in Christchurch. India's participation in this series is crucial for their aspirations to clinch the World Test Championship final. The BCCI has also announced squads for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team for the final two ODIs, while regular captain Shubman Gill shifts focus to red-ball cricket ahead of the Test series.
Kumar Kushagra makes his maiden India call-up for the last two ODIs, while veteran Ravindra Jadeja remains excluded from the ODI side. In total, India will participate in five T20s, four ODIs, and two Tests during their New Zealand tour.
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