Prasidh Krishna cleared fit for New Zealand Test series

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been cleared fit for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The announcement came on Tuesday, 3 November. The two-match series begins on 19 November.

The news is good for the Indian team, which has been working to get its bowlers ready for the contest. Krishna is one of the pace bowlers in the squad, and his availability gives the team more options for the attack.

Fitness is a key concern for fast bowlers, who often face injury problems during long tours. A clean bill of health for a bowler of Krishna's experience allows the selectors to plan the playing eleven with more flexibility.

It is not yet known what the nature of any earlier injury was or the exact timeline of his return to competitive play. It is also not yet known whether he will definitely feature in the first Test.

The clearance means the home-side bowling options are more settled ahead of the series. The team's final selection will be known closer to the start of the first match.