India selectors prepare for New Zealand tour amid key squad decisions

The India men's senior selection committee is expected to convene within 48 hours to finalize squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. The meeting, led by Pragyan Ojha, was delayed due to Prasidh Krishna's fitness reports. A primary focus will be balancing the T20I, ODI, Test, and India A squads, especially with several Test players likely participating in India A matches. Jasprit Bumrah's workload management is a key consideration for the Test team, with discussions surrounding his readiness for the Wellington Test. Selectors are also evaluating red-ball preparations for players such as Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant, who are included in the mix for Test assignments. With overlapping series, adjustments may be necessary for player availability across formats.

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