Hamilton, Nov. 9 -- India's coaching staff is expected to split into two groups after the third ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton on Tuesday. Although the exact arrangements are yet to be finalised, head coach Gautam Gambhir and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule are likely to accompany the ODI squad to Mount Maunganui for the remaining two matches.

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel are expected to join the Test squad for a pre-series camp in Wellington ahead of the first Test, scheduled to begin on November 19.

"[The plan] can still change, but as far as I know, obviously Gautam will have to be here - the one-day World Cup is coming [in 2027], so he will be staying here, and probably Sairaj will stay he...