The record
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- The BCCI and team management have shortlisted five fast bowlers for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand.
- The shortlist includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar and Akash Deep.
- Experienced pacer Mohammad Shami and Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi have not been included in the list.
- Shami has 229 wickets in 64 Tests for India, while Nabi was the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 and made his first Test squad in the recent series against Sri Lanka without playing a match.
- The two-Test series in New Zealand is crucial for India's chances of finishing in the top two of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle and qualifying for the 2027 final at The Oval.
What to watch next
- Whether Mohammad Shami or Aaqib Nabi get added to the squad for the New Zealand tour.
- Akash Deep's recovery from injury, which is a fitness concern for the tour.
- India's results in the two Tests against New Zealand and their impact on WTC top-two standings.
What changed2
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Why it matters2
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- Indian cricket team pace attack reduced bowling depth· immediate
- Mohammad Shami career momentum halted· weeks
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Named India · New Zealand · Aaqib Nabi · Mohammad Shami · Team India · Akash Deep · Aqib Nabi · Board of Control for Cricket in India · Gurnoor Brar · Jasprit Bumrah · Mohammad Siraj · Mohammed Shami · Mohammed Siraj · Naman Dhir
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