Arshdeep Singh in Contention for Test Call-up as India Plan Pace-Bowling Cover for New Zealand Tour
Morne Morkel said India will rotate bowlers and keep backup pace options ready as the team manages five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
- On Monday, India bowling coach Morne Morkel announced a "bulletproof" workload management plan to navigate a packed schedule comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches in New Zealand.
- Team management plans to retain a dedicated group of bowlers as backup for the two-match Test series, ensuring all players including Jasprit Bumrah are prepared for the transition to red-ball cricket.
- Left-Arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is under consideration for a red-ball debut despite never playing Test cricket, with Morkel noting he "works hard and ticks all the boxes" to suit varied conditions.
- Bowlers will rotate during the five-match ODI series to build match fitness ahead of the Tests, while several players participate with the A-side to specifically prepare for the longer format.
- The Test series begins November 19, just four days after the ODI rubber concludes, necessitating careful fitness management to ensure the bowling unit remains prepared for the demanding schedule.
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India have bulletproof plan for bowlers' workload management on NZ Tour: Morkel
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India plan bowling backups for New Zealand Tests, Arshdeep in contention for red-ball debut
India plans to retain several bowlers as backup for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand. Bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized the importance of a workload management strategy for players. Arshdeep Singh, a white-ball specialist, is being considered for his potential debut in red-ball cricket. Bowlers will be rotated in one-day internationals to prepare them adequately for Tests. The two-match Test series is scheduled to begin on November 19.
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