Test Squad Announced: Gambhir, Ishant and Laxman return for Tests

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The Indian squad for the first Two Tests of the three-match series against New Zealand will be selected on Monday. More... Monday 25th October 2010 Gambhir, Ishant to miss NZ series? The Indian squad for the first Two Tests of the three-match series against New Zealand will be selected on Monday. Reports say opening batsman Gautam Gambhir and fast bowler Ishant Sharma may not be available for the Test series starting on November 4 at Ahmedabad. Both the players missed the second Test against Australia in Bangalore. Gambhir and Ishant are struggling with knee injuries. The 'Times of India' newspaper quoted sources saying that it would take at least two more weeks for the duo to be fit. Young Tamil Nadu opener Abhinav Mukund may be retained in the 15-member squad. V V S Laxman is expected to be fit before the start of the series against New Zealand. There are chances that Yuvraj Singh may not be in the squad. Meanwhile, New Zealand have drafted in the uncapped Kane Williamson and Hamish Bennett for the Test tour of India. Six of the squad - Brent Arnel, Martin Guptill, Chris Martin, Tim McIntosh, Gareth Hopkins and Jeetan Patel - will fly directly to India from Zimbabwe, where the New Zealand A side are playing a series of four-day matches.

[fineleg]

Oh oh, turning out to be a very bad year for Gambhir. We really need GG and IS in top shape for the SA tour. Let them rehabilitate.

[Sir john]

again a conspirancy against northies by srikant :fear:

[Sid]

I am getting worried about GG now,he is getting too many injuroes and to add to that he has been struggling with form as well,we need a fit Gambhir for SA series and World Cup and when it comes to Ishant,thats a blessing in disguise,Sreesanth will play all 3 trests vs NZ,and for me Sree is way ahead of Ishant in bowling skills,he just need to cut on his antics and get his focuss right

[Andy]

Among the top 5-6 Batmen of our team Gambhir has the most Poor Average for the Year. On Top of that this guy keeps missing matches. Am less worried about Ishant than Gambhir.

[diegovegaz]

gambhir is a major factor for our WC chances need him to recover well and have some quality match practice

[Karan114]

Bad news for Gambhir but a great opportunity for Vijay to build on his impressive form in the last Test.

[Sid]

GG and Ishant,both in the squad

[fineleg]

Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma have recovered from injuries sustained during the Test series against Australia are included in India's squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand which begins on November 4 in Ahmedabad. Gambhir and Ishant had injured their knee during the first Test in Mohali while Laxman, who led India to a thrilling win in the same game, batted with a hurt back. All three players missed the second Test in Bangalore. India: MS Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag (vice-capt), Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha, Amit Mishra Pujara misses out

[Sid]

Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma have recovered from injuries sustained during the Test series against Australia are included in India's squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand which begins on November 4 in Ahmedabad. Gambhir and Ishant had injured their knee during the first Test in Mohali while Laxman, who led India to a thrilling win in the same game, batted with a hurt back. All three players missed the second Test in Bangalore. India: MS Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag (vice-capt), Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha, Amit Mishra Pujara misses out

Pujara is also in the squad

[dr_tooley]

Test Squad Announced: Gambhir, Ishant and Laxman return for Tests New Zealand in India 2010-11 Gambhir, Ishant and Laxman return for Tests ESPNcricinfo staff October 25, 2010 Text size: A | A Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma have recovered from injuries sustained during the Test series against Australia and are included in India's squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand, which begins on November 4 in Ahmedabad. Gambhir and Ishant sustained knee injuries during the first Test in Mohali while Laxman, who led India to a thrilling win in the same game, batted with a hurt back. All three players missed the second Test in Bangalore. Cheteshwar Pujara, who made his debut in the Bangalore Test and played a crucial role in India's successful chase with a fluent 72, retained his place. India: MS Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag (vice-capt), Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha, Amit Mishra http://www.cricinfo.com/india-v-new-zealand-2010/content/current/story/483390.html

[Roshanrocks]

who's out?

[dr_tooley]

Abhinav Mukund/Jaidev Unadkat

[Holysmoke]

super squad!

[ZodiaC]

Whattay squad :isalute: NZ :rotfl:

[b555]

:woot:

[Sooda]

So when we tour SA, how will it change? I imagine Mishra for Mithun. Hopefully not Unadkat. Saha might be there as reserve WK 1st ODI is on the 28th of Nov I think, so if the entire test 15/16 head out to SA around then should be two weeks-ish to prep for the first test on the 16th of Dec. Send out an A team vs NZ.

[cowboysfan]

mithun is a good choice for sa,the bounce will really help him.

[The Dark Horse]

The best possible squad, one can say.

[Jadoo]

Looks like a really strong squad, just pray non of our players get injured before the SA tour