{
  "id": 16566773,
  "title": "Arshdeep in contention for red-ball debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/arshdeep-in-contention-for-red-ball-debut",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T05:36:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/cricket/india-plan-bowling-backups-for-new-zealand-tests-arshdeep-in-contention-for-red-ball-debut/articleshow/135203805.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}