Gurnoor Brar added to Test squad, Kuldeep released as India go heavier on pace
Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been added to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released. The team is shifting its focus toward pace-heavy bowling options for the Wellington and Christchurch matches.
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Squad adjustments reflect strategic tactical shifts in professional cricket based on expected pitch conditions.
As first reported by TimesofIndia.com, fast bowler Gurnoor Brar was added to India's squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand on Saturday, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav was released to play domestic cricket.The two-Test series begins in Wellington on November 19. Gurnoor will join the Indian squad in Wellington and, as a result, will miss the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Sunday. The BCCI has confirmed that India will not name a replacement for him for the match.Kuldeep, meanwhile, will return to India after the fifth ODI to take part in domestic cricket."The Men’s Selection Committee has added Gurnoor Brar to the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19, 2026 in Wellington."Kuldeep Yadav will be released from the Test squad in order to play the ongoing domestic cricket back in India," said the BCCI in a statement.Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has also…
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