Bumrah and Akash Deep return to India Test squad for New Zealand tour

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep have been recalled to India's 16-member Test squad for the two-match series in New Zealand starting November 19. Akash Deep returns after an eight-month injury layoff following stress fracture rehabilitation.

Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna and Anshul Kamboj will play the first three ODIs before being rested for the final two matches to prepare for the Tests. Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, Yash Thakur and Auqib Nabi replace them in the ODI squad.

Rishabh Pant's inclusion remains subject to fitness assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. India need at least six wins from their remaining seven Tests to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final.