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India’s Test squad offers spin and pace options

ICC’s follow-up highlights Kuldeep’s inclusion and Pant’s conditional availability.

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Added 17 October 2026 · Source published 17 October 2026

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ICC’s analysis of India’s New Zealand Test squad highlights Kuldeep Yadav competing for a place alongside Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Jasprit Bumrah returns to a pace group with several options, while Rishabh Pant still requires fitness clearance and Dhruv Jurel provides another wicketkeeping choice. The Tests remain scheduled for 19–23 November in Wellington and 27 November–1 December in Christchurch. This is a follow-up to the squad announcement, not a new selection decision.

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