The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s Test squad for the two-match series against New Zealand, with Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj returning to the team. However, promising fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has missed out despite his recent performances.

Rishabh Pant has also been included in the squad, subject to fitness clearance, as he recovers from a left-rib injury.

Bumrah Returns to Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah last played a Test match for India against South Africa in November 2025. His return will strengthen India’s pace attack ahead of the New Zealand series.

Akash Deep has recently returned to the field after recovering from a lower-back injury. His last Test appearance came during India’s 2025 tour of England, where he delivered an impressive performance.

Anshul Kamboj, who made his Test debut in England, has also returned to the squad. Both Akash Deep and Kamboj are part of the India A team scheduled to play three multi-day matches against New Zealand A before the Test series.

The team management will be hoping that the fast bowlers adapt well to conditions in New Zealand.

Rishabh Pant’s Selection Subject to Fitness Clearance

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been selected subject to receiving fitness clearance. He is recovering from an injury to his left ribs.

The squad also includes captain Shubman Gill, vice-captain KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar.

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to Share ODI Captaincy

India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand will begin on November 4, while the two-Test series will start on November 19.

Shubman Gill will captain India in the first three ODIs before shifting his focus to preparations for Test cricket. KL Rahul will also prioritise red-ball preparation after the third ODI.

Shreyas Iyer will lead the team in the fourth and fifth ODIs.

Tilak Varma has returned to the ODI squad after last representing India in the 50-over format in December 2025. Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has received his maiden India call-up for the final two ODIs.

Experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has not been included in the ODI squad.

India’s tour of New Zealand will feature five T20 Internationals, five ODIs and two Test matches.

India’s Test Squad for New Zealand Tour

• Shubman Gill (Captain)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• KL Rahul (Vice-captain)
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper, subject to fitness clearance)
• Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Anshul Kamboj
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Prasidh Krishna (subject to fitness clearance)
• Akash Deep
• Sai Sudharsan
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohammed Siraj

India’s ODI Squad for the First Three Matches

• Shubman Gill (Captain)
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer (Vice-captain)
• KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Axar Patel
• Naman Dhir
• Anshul Kamboj
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Arshdeep Singh
• Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna
• Kuldeep Yadav

India’s ODI Squad for the Final Two Matches

• Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Tilak Varma
• Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper and Vice-captain)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Axar Patel
• Naman Dhir
• Aqib Nabi
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Arshdeep Singh
• Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper)
• Mohammed Siraj
• Yash Thakur
• Kuldeep Yadav

FAQ Section

1. Which fast bowlers have returned to India’s Test squad?

Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have returned to the Test squad for the New Zealand series.

2. Who has missed out on India’s Test squad?

Gurnoor Brar has not been selected for the Test squad despite his recent performances.

3. Is Rishabh Pant available for the Test series?

Pant has been selected subject to fitness clearance as he recovers from a left-rib injury.

4. Who will captain India in the New Zealand Test series?

Shubman Gill will captain the Indian Test team, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain.

5. When will the India-New Zealand Test series begin?

The two-match Test series is scheduled to begin on November 19, 2026.

6. Who will captain India in the first three ODIs?

Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three matches of the five-match ODI series.

7. Who will captain India in the final two ODIs?

Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the fourth and fifth ODIs.

8. How many matches will India play during the New Zealand tour?

India are scheduled to play five T20 Internationals, five ODIs and two Test matches.