Kuldeep Yadav dropped from India's NZ 2026 Test squad; Gurnoor Brar added
· Sports · Cricbuzz, ESPNCricinfo, Indian Express
Kuldeep Yadav has been released from India's Test squad ahead of the 2026 tour of New Zealand, opening a middle-order spot. Gurnoor Brar has been included in the travelling squad for the series. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy remains in the group despite the reshuffle. The changes signal a strategic shift in India's spin bowling plans for the upcoming series.
Why it matters
The selection changes directly impact India's spin combination for the New Zealand series, replacing experienced turner Kuldeep with young leg-spinner Gurnoor Brar.
Read the original report — Cricbuzz
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