India, Nov. 9 -- Ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, the Indian coaching set-up will be split into two groups, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel linking up with the red-ball squad for the two-match series, beginning in Wellington on November 19.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, however, will continue with the ODI team, which will travel to Mount Maunganui after the third game in Hamilton to play the remaining two matches on Friday and Sunday.

"It can still change, but as far as I know, obviously Gautam will have to be here - the one-day World Cup is coming, so he will be staying here and probably Sairaj will stay here. Me, Morne and some other staff will go to Wel...