# India add Brar to test squad for New Zealand series, release Kuldeep

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/india-add-brar-to-test-squad-for-new-zealand-series-release-kuldeep/
- Published: 2026-11-14T05:19:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:49:33+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/india-add-brar-test-squad-new-zealand-series-release-kuldeep-6551356
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Gurnoor Brar joins India’s Test squad for the New Zealand series.
- Kuldeep Yadav is released for domestic cricket.
- The two-Test series starts on 19 November.

## Summary

India have added fast bowler Gurnoor Brar to their squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released to play domestic cricket. Brar’s inclusion strengthens the Test group ahead of the series, which begins on 19 November.

Brar, 26, will join the squad in New Zealand and miss Sunday’s fifth and final ODI in Tauranga; India will not call up a replacement. The visitors lead the five-match ODI series 2-1, and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has joined the squad in Wellington after receiving fitness clearance.

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