{
  "id": 19983660,
  "title": "Kuldeep Yadav to play Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Brar replaces him in Tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/kuldeep-yadav-to-play-mushtaq-ali-trophy-as-brar-replaces-him-in-tests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:28:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/kuldeep-yadav-mushtaq-ali-trophy-gurnoor-brar-replaces-tests-10963212/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The 26-year-old, who has never played a Test match, will join the squad in Wellington after being selected for the two-match Test series starting November 19. Prior to his release from the Test squad, Kuldeep had informed the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association that he would participate in three matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, currently being held in Mumbai. The BCCI stated that Kuldeep was released to join Uttar Pradesh in the ongoing domestic tournament, as he had played only one of the 10 white-ball matches on the New Zealand tour. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has also been added to the Test squad in Wellington after being cleared fit by the BCCI.",
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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."
}