New Delhi, India, Oct 16, 2026 (AFP) - Pant, Bumrah named in India Test squad for New Zealand tour

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Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was on Friday named in India's Test squad for two matches in New Zealand next month, but will need fitness clearance to play as he is recovering from a side strain. Pant, a left-hand batter, was ruled out of the first two unofficial Tests of India A tour of New Zealand later this month due to a left side strain. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also part of the 16-member squad, led by Shubman Gill, for the matches starti......

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