Prasidh Krishna likely to get fit for IND vs NZ Tests [Source: AFP]In a major boost for Team India, senior fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is likely to get fit before the Test series against New Zealand. Led by Shubman Gill, India will travel to New Zealand on a multi-format tour comprising five T20Is, five ODIs and two Test matches. While Prasidh Krishna was recently ruled out of the West Indies ODIs due to injury, a Cricbuzz report has revealed that the tall pacer from Karnataka is on the right track to recover before the New Zealand Tests. Prasidh Krishna progressing well, likely to get fit before IND vs NZ Tests: ReportPrasidh Krishna sustained a hamstring injury during the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies. The fast bowler was subsequently sidelined from the final dead-rubber, with Anshul Kamboj joining the Indian team as his replacement for the Mullanpur ODI. Prasidh has been an integral member of the Indian Test side, taking 27 wickets in 6 overseas matches at a superb strike rate of 42.3. Given his wicket-taking ability, Prasidh's hamstring injury was a major blow to Team India's preparations for the New Zealand Tests. Also Read: Karnataka Ranji Trophy Squad 2026-27 Announced, Prasidh Krishna Named After Being Ruled Out For IndiaHowever, a Cricbuzz report revealed that Prasidh Krishna's injury is not severe enough to rule him out of the entire tour. Although he remains doubtful for the white-ball series, Prasidh is likely to complete his rehabilitation before the two-match Test series, commencing on November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The report also states that Prasidh needs to receive a formal fitness certificate from the medical team at the BCCI Centre of Excellence to enter the India Test squad vs New Zealand. How has Prasidh Krishna performed in Tests for India?Prasidh Krishna made his Test debut against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion in the Boxing Day encounter in 2023. He has played nine Tests for India, scalping 32 wickets, with best figures of 4 for 62, at an average of 30.34 and a strike rate of 43.5. Statistically, Prasidh Krishna is India's second-most successful bowler after Mohammed Siraj in overseas conditions since the start of 2025, with a better bowling strike rate than the legendary Jasprit Bumrah (48.6) in this period. Also Read: Mukesh Kumar And Akash Deep To Be Selected For New Zealand Series - Report
