Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced a 15-member squad for India's two-Test series against New Zealand in November.Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the Test squad after missing India's previous series against Sri Lanka.
He was initially named in that squad but was later withdrawn due to injury.
Watch Morne Morkel on India's bowling concerns ahead of 5th T20I vs West Indies Rishabh Pant, who missed India A's tour of New Zealand after suffering an injury during the domestic Irani Trophy, has also been included, subject to fitness.Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have been named in the squad.
Akash Deep recently returned to action after recovering from a stress fracture.
He last played for India during the 2025 tour of England, where he impressed.
Kamboj, meanwhile, was dropped after making his debut in England last year.Kuldeep Yadav has retained his place in the squad, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has missed out.The first Test will begin in Wellington on November 19, four days after the five-match ODI series ends.
The second Test is scheduled to start in Christchurch on November 27.
The series will be important to India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
India have also announced two squads for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand.
