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Jasprit Bumrah returns to India's Test squad ahead of New Zealand series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India's Test squad ahead of New Zealand series

Summary

India's Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19 in Wellington. Jasprit Bumrah makes his return after missing the previous series due to injury. Rishabh Pant is included pending fitness, while Kuldeep Yadav retains his spot. The series is crucial for India's World Test Championship aspirations. India's ODI squads for the five-match series against New Zealand have also been announced, with Shreyas Iyer leading the team for the final two ODIs.

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Status Watch

•Bumrah returns after missing the Sri Lanka series due to injury.
•First Test begins on November 19 in Wellington.
•Kuldeep Yadav retains his place in the squad.
•Rishabh Pant included subject to fitness confirmation.
•Shreyas Iyer will captain the final two ODIs against New Zealand.

Latest Updates

9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jasprit Bumrah returns, Kuldeep Yadav retains place as India make a host of changes for New Zealand Tests

What they're saying

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Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the Test squad after missing India's previous series against Sri Lanka. He was initially named in that squad but was later withdrawn due to injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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