The India A side will play three four-day matches against New Zealand A before the senior team begins its two-match Test series. Notably, the New Zealand tour will also include white-ball assignments, making workload management and player fitness important factors for the selectors.
With India set to tour New Zealand from October 22 to December 1, Pant wants to use the India A matches to adjust to overseas conditions. India A will play three four-day unofficial Tests against New Zealand A.
“Rishabh Pant want to play atleast a couple of games with India A in NZ - He has already requested for this,” Rohit Juglan from RevSportz wrote on X.
— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) October 5, 2026
Pant has recently been left out of India's white-ball plans but remains an important option in Test cricket. Regular red-ball cricket in New Zealand could help him regain his rhythm while also allowing the team management to assess his fitness.
Rishabh Pant Maintains Strong Test Record
Pant also scored 81 off 121 balls against Afghanistan in June 2026. Across his last four Test innings, he has accumulated 249 runs at an average of 62.30 and a strike rate of 73.00.
Pragyan Ojha Set To Lead India Selection Process
The BCCI has not yet announced the squads for India's New Zealand tour. Interim chief selector Pragyan Ojha currently heads the four-member national selection committee and is expected to play a key role in finalizing the squads later this week.
The fast-bowling department will also require attention following Prasidh Krishna's hamstring injury during the second ODI against the West Indies. Meanwhile, Bengal pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep strengthened their Test claims after taking a combined 14 wickets in the recent Irani Cup match.
India A will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A from October 24 to November 10 in Lincoln and Christchurch. The Men in Blue will play two Tests against New Zealand, with the first in Wellington from November 19-23 and the second in Christchurch from November 27-December 1.
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