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India Retains Arshdeep, Gurnoor, and Auqib for Test Camp
✍️ Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:04 AM
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India has confirmed that pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi will remain with the squad for upcoming Test preparations, following a positive assessment of the ODI series conditions by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.
India’s cricket board has decided to keep fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi in the squad for the forthcoming Test camp. The decision comes after batting coach Sitanshu Kotak noted that the conditions encountered during the recent ODI series against New Zealand were conducive to the pitches expected in the Test matches.
The preparatory camp for the Test squad is scheduled to commence on 11 November. It will provide the bowlers with focused training and match practice aimed at sharpening their skills for the upcoming series.
India currently leads the ODI series against New Zealand 2-0, following a close win in Wellington. The success in the limited‑overs format has bolstered confidence in the pace attack’s readiness for the longer format.
The selection of the three pacers underscores the board’s emphasis on a robust bowling lineup for the Test arena, while also reflecting the positive impact of the recent series on player performance.
The preparatory camp for the Test squad is scheduled to commence on 11 November. It will provide the bowlers with focused training and match practice aimed at sharpening their skills for the upcoming series.
India currently leads the ODI series against New Zealand 2-0, following a close win in Wellington. The success in the limited‑overs format has bolstered confidence in the pace attack’s readiness for the longer format.
The selection of the three pacers underscores the board’s emphasis on a robust bowling lineup for the Test arena, while also reflecting the positive impact of the recent series on player performance.