India, Oct. 23 -- Before India go into the crucial two-match Test series against New Zealand that will decide the fate of the World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, the India A team are set to face off against New Zealand A in three four-day matches. These will take place at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln (October 24), moving to the Hagley Oval in Christchurch (October 31), and finishing again in Lincoln on November 7.

This series is far more than just a practice run or a testing ground for new players. It serves as a highly targeted acclimatisation camp before the main Test series begins. The team management has opted for a bold strategy this time. Rather than relying solely on net sessions to prepare for the Kiwis, they have inc...