CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Players’ fitness has become a key issue in the selection of India’s ODI and Test squads for the New Zealand tour. According to media reports, the fitness status of Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana and Rishabh Pant remains a challenge for the selectors. Meanwhile, India’s T20 squad has been announced, while the ODI and Test squad lists are awaited.
During selection, special attention is being given to players’ current fitness, their return from injury and their ability to play matches. The availability of fast bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana could affect the bowling combination. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s fitness is also being considered important from the point of view of the team’s strategy.
The New Zealand tour will be a significant challenge for the Indian team. The selectors will have to pick players who can deliver consistent performances in the longer formats and are also fully prepared physically. As the requirements of Test and ODI cricket are different, separate strategies may be adopted for selecting players in the two squads. However, the situation will become clear only after an official announcement on the final availability and selection of the players concerned. Cricket fans are now focused on the announcement of the ODI and Test squads.
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