Suryaa Sports Desk: Ahead of the prestigious Test series against New Zealand, there is a crucial development for the Team India management. Indian team's star pacer... Ahead of the prestigious Test series against New Zealand, there is a crucial development for the Team India management. Team India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is gearing up for his re-entry in the upcoming India A match. Similarly, star wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant is also likely to get a place in the same team, but he needs to get clearance from the BCCI medical staff to prove his full fitness.
This practice match is going to be very important before the long Test match between the two teams which will start in the month of November. Currently undergoing training at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, these two key players are keenly focused on their comeback. There are clear chances of Bumrah playing in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A to be held at Lincoln from November 7. Bumrah, who has been away from international cricket for some time now, will be hoping to completely revive his bowling rhythm through this match. After the Asian Games, the pacer took a rest for the white ball series and will use this match as a good platform to prepare for the actual lead test against the Kiwis.
On the other hand, the issue of Rishabh Pant's fitness is yet to be clarified. Pant, who suffered a minor setback during the domestic tournament, is currently conducting only light batting drills at the co-excellence camp. However, his participation in the third unofficial Test is entirely dependent on the medical team's report as he is yet to fully begin wicket-keeping practice. The team needs the young player to regain full fitness ahead of the first Test against New Zealand starting November 19. Also Read: Director Sankalp Reddy as a guest at the grand reveal event of "Chandrayaan" movie