Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi to stay for Test preparations
The three pacers will remain with the squad after the ODI series to prepare for the upcoming red-ball challenge against New Zealand.
India pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi will stay with the team to prepare for the Test series against New Zealand, according to the Times of India. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the decision on Saturday.
Kotak stated that the conditions in the ongoing ODI series provided useful preparation for the bowling unit because the pitches offered seam and swing. He noted that the thickness of the grass and other factors would help the team prepare for how the ball changes in Test matches.
The coaching staff's travel plans involve head coach Gautam Gambhir remaining with the ODI squad. Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel will travel to Wellington, while the three pacers remain for the red-ball preparations.
India's Test players are scheduled to begin a preparatory camp on November 11. Kotak expects five to six sessions during this camp to help the squad get ready for the series.
India currently holds a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series after a four-run victory under the DLS method in Wellington. In that match, Gurnoor Brar took 4/30 and Auqib Nabi took two wickets.
The team will travel to Hamilton for the third ODI on Tuesday.