Delhi: The Indian team has not included its leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI series against New Zealand. This decision of the team management has been taken keeping in mind the importance of the upcoming test matches. Indian captain Shubman Gill has also supported this strategy and made it clear that along with ODI, Test cricket is also very important for the team.

Team management cautious about test series

According to Shubhman Gill, it is important to maintain a balance between the players' fitness and workload amid the continuous matches.

He said, “Both formats are equally important for us. If all the players were fit and the decision was in my hands, I would have wanted the entire team involved in the World Cup plans to get a chance to play all the matches, but we also have to understand the importance of these two Test matches.”

Gill also said that due to not enough gap between ODI and Test series, it has become necessary to give rest to the players. The players selected in the Test team will not be available in the last two ODI matches, so that they can prepare better for the longer format.

India keeping an eye on WTC points table

After the recent Test series between Australia and South Africa, the competition in the points table of the ICC World Test Championship has become more interesting. In such a situation, India would like to strengthen its position through good performance in the Test series against New Zealand.

Gill is hopeful that after getting better results against New Zealand, India will be able to maintain this momentum in the upcoming tour of Australia also.

The team's strategy is clear to keep the key players fully fit and ready for the big test matches.