Amid the ODI series against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Test matches. The team management has assigned fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Aaqib Nabi the responsibility of staying on in New Zealand even after the ODI series ends. The three bowlers will assist the Test team’s preparations and bowl to the batters during practice sessions.
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shared details of the plan at a press conference before the third ODI. He said seam and swing have been seen on New Zealand pitches during the ongoing ODI series. These conditions have given the bowlers useful experience for the Test series. He also described India-A’s three multi-day matches as an important part of the preparations.
According to Kotak, a special practice camp for India’s Test players will begin on November 11. During this period, the team will get five to six practice sessions. Bowling coach Morne Morkel and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak will oversee the Test preparations in Wellington, while head coach Gautam Gambhir will remain with the ODI team.
The two-Test series between India and New Zealand will begin on November 19. The first match will be played in Wellington and the second from November 27 in Christchurch. The Indian team’s aim is to prepare bowling and batting strategies suited to New Zealand conditions.
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