Auqib Nabi takes six wickets for India A against New Zealand A
Auqib Nabi claimed six wickets in the unofficial Test, while Shreyas Iyer was named captain for the remaining ODIs against New Zealand.
Auqib Nabi took six wickets in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln. The performance places the Delhi Capitals all-rounder in line for consideration for higher honours.
Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the final two ODIs against New Zealand. Nitish Kumar Reddy remains in the squad for the first ODI only, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the series to prepare for the Tests.
Mohammed Siraj is the only frontline pacer with more than fifty ODI appearances in the current squad. Prasidh Krishna sustained an injury during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, and his recovery is being prioritised ahead of the Test series.