India's tour of NZ: Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana's fitness delays team selection
The selection of India's ODI and Test teams for the upcoming New Zealand tour is delayed due to fitness concerns for key players Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and Rishabh Pant. The BCCI is adopting a cautious approach to player recovery, with timelines set for their return to play.
Why it matters
The fitness of these players is crucial for India's team composition and performance in an important international series, potentially impacting their strategy and chances of success.
NEW DELHI: The selection committee is likely to leave it as late as possible before naming the ODI and Test teams for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as they wait on the fitness status of Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana and Rishabh Pant.TOI understands that Krishna has been given a three-week timeline when he reported to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) after he walked out of the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on Sept 30.
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