India A prepares for three four-day matches against New Zealand

India A will compete in a series of three four-day matches in New Zealand. This preparation tour takes place before the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Test series. The four-day schedule coincides with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand. Scheduling these matches ensures the Test squad members receive competitive red-ball practice in local conditions before the Test series begins. The concurrent white-ball tour runs alongside these longer-format fixtures. No specific venues or start dates for the four-day matches were announced in the initial reports.

• 7:59 AMESPNcricinfo — India A to play three four-dayers in New Zealand before WTC Test series