The BCCI selection committee has made two important changes to the squad of the Indian cricket team currently touring New Zealand.
Young fast bowler Gurnur Brar has been included in the Indian Test squad for the two-match Test series starting on 19 November 2026 in Wellington.
While Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the Test squad so that he can return home and participate in the ongoing domestic cricket tournament.
Along with this, another big relief for the Indian team is that star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has reached Wellington and joined the Test squad.
After being included in the ODI squad, Gurnur Brar has now joined the Test squad and will therefore not be available for the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand.
The Indian selection committee has not announced a replacement for Brar for the final ODI.
Gurnur Brar has had a brilliant outing so far, taking nine wickets in three ODIs. He is currently the highest wicket-taker in the ODI series.
On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav has played only one match in this ODI series so far, and he has been a complete failure.
He was included in the playing eleven for the fourth ODI at Bay Oval. However, he conceded 73 runs in eight overs and lost a wicket. (PC:PTI/X)
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