India adds Brar to Test squad for New Zealand series
The BCCI announced on Saturday that fast bowler Gurnoor Brar joined the India Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand while releasing spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
Squad changes confirmed by board
Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been added to the team for the tour of New Zealand. The board released spinner Kuldeep Yadav to play domestic cricket in India instead. Brar is twenty-six years old and will join the squad in Wellington immediately. He will not be available for the fifth one-day international match scheduled for Sunday. The visitors currently lead the five-match ODI series with a score of two games to one.
Pant returns after fitness clearance
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has linked up with the group following official fitness clearance from medical staff. The two-match test series is officially set to begin on November 19 in New Zealand. India will not name a replacement player for Brar in the current squad list. The full Test squad includes captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal alongside KL Rahul. Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj are also listed as part of the traveling party.
ODI team retains Kuldeep
The ODI squad for the final match in Tauranga includes captain Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli and Tilak Varma remain key players in this limited-overs format selection. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan are included in the roster for the upcoming game. Mohammed Siraj features in both the Test and ODI squads for these matches. The decision allows Brar to focus on the longer format while Kuldeep handles domestic duties.
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