The two-Test series between India and New Zealand begins on November 19 in Wellington.
Currently, the Indian team is prepping for the last two ODIs against New Zealand, as they lead the five-game series 2-0. The third ODI in Hamilton was rained out, while India won the first two games. The final two ODIs will be played in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.
India has already released captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and pacer Anshul Kamboj, who linked up with the Test squad. India has added Tilak Varma, Yash Thakur, and Kumar Kushagra to the squad for the last two ODIs.
And now, Times of India has reported that the Indian team management is likely to release pacer Gurnoor Brar as well after the fourth ODI so that he can prepare for the Test series with other players.
The batting coach of India, Sitanshu Kotak, revealed that the support group will separate after the Hamilton ODI match. The head coach Gautam Gambhir and spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule are part of the ODI team, whereas Sitanshu Kotak, Morne Morkel, and Subhadeep Ghosh are along with the Test group.
There have been reports that Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan will replace Shubman Gill and KL Rahul in the Indian team, and Shreyas Iyer will be the captain of the Indian team.