India faces scheduling conflicts during World Test Championship preparation

India's cricket team faces a congested schedule as the management attempts to prepare for upcoming Test series against New Zealand and Australia. Test captain Shubman Gill requested specific training for batters against Australia 'A' on surfaces that offer turn, but the proposed schedule for these matches overlaps with the Irani Cup. Additional complications arise from the concurrent Asian Games and a three-match ODI series against the West Indies, limiting player availability. The board has prepared a list of approximately 60 players for visa applications to manage the logistics of these overlapping commitments. Team management and selectors are now working to balance these fixtures, with an emphasis on securing adequate preparation time for the Test squad before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins in January 2027.

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