The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled its 15-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand, headlined by the return of pace spearhead
The selection also sees the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who was recently sidelined during the domestic Irani Trophy. His participation in the series remains subject to final fitness clearance. The squad reflects a mix of experience and emerging talent, with the selectors opting to retain spinner Kuldeep Yadav while omitting left-arm spinner Manav Suthar from the setup.
Bolstering the Pace Attack and Test Preparations
India’s fast-bowling department receives additional depth with the call-ups of Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj. Akash Deep makes his return to the international fold following a recovery from a stress fracture, having last featured for the national side during the 2025 tour of England. Kamboj, who made his debut in England last year, earns a recall to the squad as the team looks to solidify its options ahead of the challenging conditions in New Zealand.
The Test series, which holds significant implications for India’s standing in the
India Test Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
