India has decided to retain pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi for Test preparations. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated that the ODI series conditions have been beneficial for the upcoming Test matches. A preparatory camp for Test players is scheduled to begin on November 11, which will help them get ready. Meanwhile, India leads the ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after a close win in Wellington.