NZ vs IND: India release Kuldeep Yadav from Test squad, Gurnoor Brar added
India has updated its Test cricket squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand, adding fast bowler Gurnoor Brar and releasing Kuldeep Yadav. Brar joins the team following a strong performance in the ODI series, while Yadav will return to domestic cricket to regain form.
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India have made a late change to their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand, adding fast bowler Gurnoor Brar and releasing Kuldeep Yadav to play domestic cricket. The move comes after Brar impressed in the ongoing ODI series, while Kuldeep endured a difficult outing in the fourth match.The 26-year-old Brar has been India's most successful bowler in the series, taking nine wickets in three matches at an average of 15.89. His best effort came in Wellington, where he claimed 430 to help India defend a modest total and secure a four-run win under the DLS method.Brar followed that up with figures of 269 in 10 overs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui.
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