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India Announces Squad for New Zealand Tests
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India’s squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on October 16 in Bengaluru.
The squad will be led by Rohit Sharma, while ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain for the series. Bumrah’s elevation to this role comes just a day after speculation arose regarding Rohit Sharma potentially missing one of the first two Tests against Australia due to personal reasons.
Mayank Yadav Added to Reserves
Pacer Mayank Yadav, known for his lightning pace of 156.7 kmph, has been included in the reserves. Yadav recently made his debut for India in the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh and has quickly garnered attention for his raw speed and ability to bowl at consistent high speeds. Joining him in the reserves are Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Prasidh Krishna.
India’s Squad for New Zealand Tests
The selected squad includes a balanced mix of experienced players and young talents. Alongside captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, the team boasts seasoned batsmen like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, as well as promising talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The spin department is well-covered with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel, while the pace battery features the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep
Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna
