{
  "id": 19089371,
  "title": "Three net bowlers, camp in Wellington: India chalk out Test preparation plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/three-net-bowlers-camp-in-wellington-india-chalk-out-test-preparation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:23:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/three-net-bowlers-camp-in-wellington-india-chalk-out-test-preparation-plan/articleshow/135670705.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian cricket team is preparing for an upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand in Wellington. The squad will be accompanied by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel. It is speculated that players Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi may stay back for the Test camp, with head coach Gautam Gambhir making the final decision. Gambhir will remain with the ODI team as the World Cup approaches. Kotak expressed confidence in the team's preparation, citing their recent ODIs in challenging conditions as beneficial for the Test-bound players. The team will undergo a five-to-six-day camp in Wellington starting on the 11th, providing ample opportunity for the players to acclimatize to the conditions and fine-tune their skills.",
  "summary": "Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Monday revealed that the management is also considering keeping Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi back for the Test camp, and head coach Gautam Gambhir will soon make the final call. Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel will go with the Test team, whereas Gambhir will stay back with the ODI team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian team prepares for Test series against New Zealand in Wellington.",
    "Batsmen Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi may stay back for camp.",
    "Camp starts on 11th with Sitanshu Kotak and Morne Morkel coaching."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The specialized training camp and coaching staff support signal a concentrated effort to adapt the squad to local conditions before the critical two-match Test series against New Zealand.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}