India has already initiated a split between its white-ball and red-ball contingents to optimize match preparations. Gautam Gambhir and Sairaj Bahutule remain focused on the ODI series, whereas assistants Sitanshu Kotak, Morne Morkel, and Subhadeep Ghosh have joined the Test camp in Wellington. Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Anshul Kamboj have also transitioned to red-ball duties alongside India A players from Christchurch. For the upcoming fourth ODI, Ruturaj Gaikwad is in line to take over Gill's opening slot.
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Gurnoor Brar may be transferred early to Wellington specifically to mimic New Zealand's t…: Gurnoor Brar may be transferred early to Wellington specifically to mimic New Zealand's tall bowlers in practice.
The Indian coaching staff has officially divided responsibilities across formats followin…: The Indian coaching staff has officially divided responsibilities across formats following the conclusion of the Hamilton match.
Training indications suggest that Ishan Kishan will hold onto his middle-order batting po…: Training indications suggest that Ishan Kishan will hold onto his middle-order batting position for the remaining two ODIs.
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Mount Maunganui: The Indian team management is contemplating releasing Gurnoor Brar from the ODI squad. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Brar could be released after the fourth ODI, with a final decision expected after Friday's fixture in Tauranga.
With New Zealand having tall bowlers in their squad, the management is keen to have Brar with the Test squad in Wellington. The fast bowler is not part of the India Test squad but has been asked to stay back.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that the support staff would split after the Hamilton ODI. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule are with the ODI set-up, while Kotak, bowling coach Morne Morkel and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh are accompanying the Test squad.
Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj left Hamilton for Wellington, while the remaining players, who are part of the India A set-up, joined the group from Christchurch.
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