Tilak Verma replaces Rishabh Pant, Bumrah and Jadeja join India A squad against New Zealand

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IND vs NZ: The third 4-day unofficial Test match between India and New Zealand will be played from 7th November. Both the teams will face each other in Lincoln. Before this, a big news is coming for Team India. Indian team's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is completely out of this match due to injury. After Pant's exit, the selectors have included young batsman Tilak Verma in the squad in his place. Earlier, Pant was also out of the first two matches. However, it is a matter of relief for Team India that senior star players Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have joined the team for this third match in preparation for the upcoming main Test series.

Rishabh Pant is rehabbing due to side strain

The reports coming regarding Rishabh Pant's injury have increased the tension of the Indian team. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation process under the supervision of doctors at BCCI's Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Pant's absence from this last unofficial Test is indicating that he is still not fully fit, after which a lot of suspense has been created about his playing in the main Test series of 2 Test matches against New Zealand, which can increase the problems of Team India.

Tilak Verma replaced Pant, Bumrah-Jadeja will increase the strength of the team

To strengthen the middle order in the absence of Rishabh Pant, India's T20 International team vice-captain Tilak Verma has been included in the India-A squad. Tilak is in excellent form at the moment and the team management is hopeful that he will perform well on the New Zealand pitches. On the other hand, keeping workload management and match practice in mind, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have also joined the team. Through this unofficial test, both these great players will try to adapt themselves to the conditions there so that New Zealand can be defeated at home in the main series.

The third match will be played from 7th November

This third unofficial Test match between India 'A' and New Zealand 'A' is to be played at Lincoln Ground from 7th November. This match is considered very decisive for the preparations for the main test series. The eyes of Indian fans are now completely focused on BCCI's Center of Excellence, from where every update regarding Rishabh Pant's fitness will decide India's strategy for the upcoming series.

Rishabh Pant has also shared a video on his social media, in which he is seen practicing vigorously in the nets. However, now it remains to be seen when Pant returns to the field. It is expected that he will join the team before the Test series against New Zealand, but till now no update has come regarding when Pant will fly to New Zealand.

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