BREAKING: Jasprit Bumrah and Another Injured Red-Ball Regular to Feature in NZ-A vs IND-A 2026 3rd Test
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return after completing his return-to-play process, while Rishabh Pant’s selection depends on medical clearance.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, with Bumrah expected to return to competitive action in the third Test between India A and New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7 to 10.
- Bumrah's visit to the CoE is part of the mandatory return-to-play process for national players; the fast bowler last competed during the Asian Games in Japan, where India secured a gold medal in early October.
- Pant is recovering from a side strain sustained while leading Rest to victory in the Irani Cup, an injury that forced him to miss Delhi's Ranji Trophy opener and the first two Tests against New Zealand.
- Although Pant has started batting drills at the CoE, he has not yet begun wicketkeeping practice, and his participation in the Lincoln fixture depends on receiving medical clearance from the BCCI staff.
- Both players are included in India's squad for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand, with matches scheduled in Wellington from November 19 to 23 and in Christchurch from November 27 to December 1.
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BREAKING: Jasprit Bumrah and another injured red-ball regular to feature in NZ-A vs IND-A 2026 3rd Test
In a major boost to India’s red-ball preparations, premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant are expected to feature for the India A squad in the upcoming third unofficia
Bumrah, Pant Added to India A Squad for Third Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to be played in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has also been included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff. Sports News | Bumrah, Pant Added to India A Squad for Third Unofficial Test Against New Zealand A.
IND A vs NZ A: Will Bumrah and Pant Return to the Indian Team? Will They Play Against New Zealand A?
Big news is emerging regarding India A's third unofficial Test match against New Zealand A. Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah could return to the field for India in this match. Both players are currently working on their fitness.
Jasprit Bumrah Back, Rishabh Pant Next? India Receive Timely Fitness Update Ahead Of New Zealand Tests?
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to be played in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has also been included
Bumrah, Pant added to India A squad for third unofficial Test against New Zealand A - The Tribune
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A, scheduled to be played in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has also been included subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical staff.
Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant likely to feature for India A in unofficial Test vs New Zealand A
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant could feature for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7-10. Bumrah is completing return-to-play formalities, while Pant awaits medical clearance as he recovers from a side strain ahead of the Test series.
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