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India Updated Test Squad vs NZ: The Indian selection committee has made a significant and crucial change to the Indian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. Young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been added to the Test squad, while experienced spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the team.
This exciting Test series between India and New Zealand is set to begin on November 19, 2026, in Wellington. Let’s take a look at the details regarding this change and the squad as a whole.
Gurnoor Brar's Rise: From ODI Heroics to Test Call-Up
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The inclusion of fast bowler Gurnoor Brar in the Test squad follows his recent stellar performances. He has impressed everyone with his bowling in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.
- Outstanding Performance: In an ODI match played in Wellington, Gurnoor claimed 4 wickets for just 30 runs—the best bowling figures of his ODI career to date.
- Player of the Match: For this lethal spell, he was awarded the 'Player of the Match' title.
- Joining the Test Squad: As a result of his call-up to the Test squad, Gurnoor will not play in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand. He will head straight to Wellington to join the Test team.
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Kuldeep Yadav Released to Join ODI Squad for the Final Match
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The selectors have released spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav from the Test squad, and he has subsequently been added to the Indian team for the fifth ODI.
- Leadership for the Fifth ODI: Shreyas Iyer will captain the team for this match, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will serve as the vice-captain.
- Players Staying Back for Test Preparations: Along with Gurnoor Brar, fast bowlers Aaqib Nabi and Arshdeep Singh will also remain in New Zealand to ensure thorough preparation for the Test series. Additionally, star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has already arrived in Wellington as part of the preparations for the Test series.
India vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule
- First Test: To be played in Wellington, starting November 19, 2026.
- Second Test: Begins on November 27, 2026.
Updated India Test Squad Against New Zealand
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (Vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, and Gurnoor Brar.
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