{
  "id": 19063410,
  "title": "Arshdeep, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi to stay back for India’s Test preparations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/arshdeep-gurnoor-brar-auqib-nabi-to-stay-back-for-indias-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T01:20:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/arshdeep-singh-gurnoor-brar-auqib-nabi-to-stay-back-for-indias-test-preparations/articleshow/135667559.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi will join the team for Test preparations ahead of the series against New Zealand, as announced by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday. The three fast bowlers will remain in India after the ongoing ODI series, as the squad begins focusing on the red-ball format. During the press conference, Kotak highlighted the utility of the ODIs for the bowling unit, noting that the conditions in those matches provided essential preparation for the up-coming Tests. Kotak also praised the India A matches, stating they had been crucial in ensuring adequate preparation for both batsmen and bowlers. India's Test squad is set to commence a preparatory camp on November 11, with the hope that this will aid their readiness for the series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will stay with the ODI squad, while Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel will travel to Wellington.",
  "summary": "India has decided to retain pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi for Test preparations. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated that the ODI series conditions have been beneficial for the upcoming Test matches. A preparatory camp for Test players is scheduled to begin on November 11, which will help them get ready. Meanwhile, India leads the ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Gurnoor Brar: 'Picking right time to bowl bouncers is important'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gurnoor-brar-picking-right-time-to-bowl-bouncers-is-important",
        "published": "2026-11-07T13:28:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}