Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah likely to play in third unofficial Test against New Zealand A: Report

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to take place in Lincoln from November 7 to 10. Rishabh Pant could also feature in the match, subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff. Both players are preparing for India's upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

Bumrah and Pant are currently training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Pant arrived at the facility on Friday, while Bumrah reached there on Monday. Bumrah's visit is part of the mandatory return-to-play process that players must complete before joining the national team for a series.

Bumrah is expected to travel to New Zealand on November 1 ahead of the Test series. India will play the first Test in Wellington from November 19 to 23, followed by the second Test in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1. The third unofficial Test could give both players valuable match practice before the international series begins.

Bumrah and Pant likely to join India A for third unofficial Test against NZ A in Lincoln

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are likely to join India A for the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. The four-day match is scheduled to begin on November 7 and could give both players valuable match practice before India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, both players are currently training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

Bumrah arrived at the facility on Monday, while Pant reported on Friday. According to the report, Bumrah's visit is part of the mandatory return-to-play process that players must complete before joining the national team for a series. Pant's participation in the match will depend on fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff.

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Bumrah last played for India during the Asian Games in Japan in September, where the team won the gold medal. He was later rested for India's home white-ball series against the West Indies and the ongoing matches against New Zealand. The third unofficial Test could help Bumrah and Pant regain match readiness before India's two-match Test series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin in Wellington on November 19.

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Jasprit Bumrah is completing the mandatory return-to-play process at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand. He is expected to travel to New Zealand on November 1. Bumrah last played for India during the Asian Games in Japan in early October, where the team won the gold medal. He was later rested for the home white-ball series against the West Indies and the ongoing T20I and ODI matches against New Zealand.

Rishabh Pant is recovering from a side strain he suffered during the Irani Cup in early October, where he led Rest of India to victory over Jammu and Kashmir. The injury forced him to miss Delhi’s opening Ranji Trophy match and the first two unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. According to the report, Pant has resumed light training at the CoE and started batting drills, but he has not yet returned to wicket-keeping.

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In Pant’s absence, Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra was named as his replacement for the first two unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. Kushagra was also added as cover for Ishan Kishan in the ongoing T20I series after Kishan suffered a right adductor strain. Both Pant and Bumrah are part of India’s squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, with the first Test scheduled in Wellington from November 19 to 23 and the second in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1.

What it means for India’s Test Series: Wellington opener on November 19

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant’s return to action could be important for India ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. Playing in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A could help them regain match fitness and prepare for the challenges of international cricket.

India will begin the Test series in Wellington on November 19, with the second Test scheduled in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1. Bumrah’s experience and Pant’s batting and wicket-keeping skills could play an important role in India’s plans for the series.

However, Pant’s participation in the unofficial Test will depend on his recovery from the side strain and fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff. Bumrah must also complete the required return-to-play process before joining the Indian squad. Their availability for the match could help India assess their readiness ahead of the Test series.