Bumrah and Akash return to Indian Test squad for New Zealand tour

Bumrah and Akash return to Indian Test squad for New Zealand tour left Akash Deep. Imran Nissar India squad https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bgbzte/article71593926.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/EPAPERTH30AKASHGSTGJKT1F.3.jpg.jpg IMRAN NISSAR SRINAGAR, 29/09/2026: Akash Deep player Rest of India during practice session ahead of Irani Cup 2026-27 match at Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, Tuesday, 29, September 2026. PHOTO/ IMRAN NISSAR /The Hindu Gill, Rahul, Prasidh and Kamboj will be available for the first three ODIs but will be replaced for the final two matches as they prepare for the Tests Mumbai Akash Deep’s return to India’s Test squad after an eight-month injury layoff is among the notable developments in the selection committee’s choices for the upcoming series against New Zealand, with the team management appearing to prioritise the World Test Championship (WTC) campaign over the immediate ODI World Cup build-up.