India announce Test and ODI squads for New Zealand tour

India have recalled pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to their Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand, with Pant’s availability dependent on fitness clearance.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Test and ODI squads on October 17, setting the stage for a crucial overseas assignment as India look to strengthen their bowling attack and batting options.

The opening Test is scheduled to begin on November 19 in Wellington.

Bumrah’s return to the Test setup is a major talking point, as the fast bowler has not played a Test match since November 2025. He will lead India’s pace attack in the longest format but has been left out of the ODI squad.

India’s team management is keen to manage Bumrah’s workload carefully, ensuring he remains fit for major future assignments, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Pant’s selection, meanwhile, comes with a fitness question mark. The wicketkeeper suffered a side strain during the Irani Cup, forcing him to miss the first two unofficial Tests against New Zealand A.

He is expected to feature in the third unofficial Test in Lincoln, scheduled for November 7-10. His performance and recovery will help determine whether he is ready for the senior team’s Test series.

India have also strengthened their bowling options with the return of Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj. Spin duties are expected to be shared by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, giving the team several options in different playing conditions.

Shubman Gill will captain the Test side as India prepare for the challenge in New Zealand.

The squad announcement highlights India’s effort to balance experience, fitness and depth ahead of a demanding international schedule. While Bumrah’s return offers a significant boost, Pant’s recovery remains a key factor as the team finalises its plans for the opening Test.

With the series approaching, attention will be on Bumrah’s workload management and whether Pant can regain full fitness in time to feature.

India’s ODI Squad (First 3 ODIs)

Captain: Shubman Gill

Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Squad: Led by Gill and Iyer, the team features senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul (WK), alongside other selections. You can find the full list of players in the referenced web document.

India’s ODI Squad (4th and 5th ODIs)

Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan (WK)

Squad: Captained by Iyer and vice-captained by Kishan, the squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Tilak Varma among others. The complete squad details are available in the referenced web document.

India’s Test Squad

Captain: Shubman Gill

Vice-Captain: KL Rahul

Squad: Led by Gill and Rahul, the Test team includes key names like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. The full roster can be viewed in the referenced web document