The All India Men’s Selection Committee has picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand.
The Indian team will be led by Rohit Sharma, and there hasn’t been a single change from India’s squad for the Bangladesh Test series. However, this time the BCCI has announced the squad alongside a designated vice-captain in the form of Jasprit Bumrah.
The top-order will see the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli alongside Rohit, whereas, Sarfaraz Khan has also found a place. KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Dhruv Jurel are the three wicketkeeping options for the Indian side.
Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel are the three spin-bowling all-rounders, whereas Kuldeep Yadav is another left-arm spinner among the fifteen. Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, and Bumrah will be spearheading the pace department for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
Bumrah will be Rohit’s deputy, which now also suggests that the star pacer might lead the side if Rohit is absent for a part of the Australian tour, as reported by multiple sources.
India’s squad for the three Tests against New Zealand:
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, and Akash Deep.
Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna
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India vs New Zealand 2024 Schedule:
The tour will begin with the opening Test at Bengaluru’s historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The series will begin at The teams will then head to the state of Maharashtra for the second Test at Pune and the third at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
| Match | Dates | Time | Venue |
| 1st Test | October 16-20 | 9.30 am IST | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 2nd Test | October 24-28 | 9.30 am IST | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, Pune |
| 3rd Test | November 01-05 | 9.30 am IST | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |