NZ vs IND: India release Kuldeep Yadav from Test squad, Gurnoor Brar added

India have made another change to their squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, bringing Gurnoor Brar into the red-ball set-up while releasing Kuldeep Yadav to return to domestic cricket. The decision comes after Brar's impressive performances in the ongoing ODI series, where the young pacer has emerged as one of India's most effective bowlers.

The BCCI confirmed that Brar will link up with the Test squad in Wellington ahead of the opening match on November 19. He will miss Sunday's fifth and final ODI as a result, with India deciding against naming a replacement. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, has joined the Test squad after travelling to New Zealand.

The change also brings another interruption to Kuldeep's international run. The wrist-spinner was part of India's original Test squad but has now been released for domestic cricket. His opportunities on this tour have been limited too, with his first appearance in the ODI series coming only in the fourth match against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.

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