BCCI has reportedly prepared a shortlist of fast bowlers for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand scheduled for November. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar and Akash Deep are said to be in contention. Mohammed Shami and Aqib Nabi, the leading wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, are currently said to be out of the plans.