India announce Test and ODI squads for New Zealand tour

Summary

• India have recalled pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand, with Pant’s availability dependent on fitness clearance.
• India’s ODI Squad (First 3 ODIs) Captain: Shubman Gill Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer Squad: Led by Gill and Iyer, the team features senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul (WK), alongside other selections.
• India’s Test Squad Captain: Shubman Gill Vice-Captain: KL Rahul Squad: Led by Gill and Rahul, the Test team includes key names like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah.

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India have recalled pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand, with Pant’s availability dependent on fitness clearance.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Test and ODI squads on October 17, setting the stage for a crucial overseas assignment as India look to strengthen their bowling attack and batting options.

The opening Test is scheduled to begin on November 19 in Wellington.

Bumrah’s return to the Test setup is a major talking point, as the fast bowler has not played a Test match since November 2025. He will lead India’s pace attack in the longest format but has been left out of the ODI squad.