Arshdeep in contention for red-ball debut
India is preparing a dedicated group of bowlers to serve as backup options for the upcoming two-match Test series in New Zealand. Bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed that left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is being considered for a potential red-ball debut. Although Arshdeep has never played a Test match for India, his ability to swing the ball both ways has kept him in contention.
The Indian team management has put together a plan to manage bowlers' workloads effectively across a packed schedule of five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. This strategy involves rotating bowlers during one-day internationals to build their workloads gradually without risking burnout. The Test series is scheduled to commence on November 19, just four days after the conclusion of the five-match ODI series.
Morkel emphasized that all bowlers are aware of their workload expectations and that the backup and combination of bowlers are ready for the first red-ball Test and the 50-over games.
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