Thu Oct 24 12:38:15 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– The Indian cricket team faced a setback after losing the first Test match against New Zealand by 8 wickets, now trailing 0-1 in the series.
– Reports indicate that Ravichandran Ashwin will likely miss the upcoming Test match in Pune due to an injury, as he was not given enough bowling opportunities during the last match.
– Washington Sundar, who recently performed well in domestic cricket, has been added to India’s squad for the next two Test matches against New Zealand.
– If Ashwin is not fit before the Pune Test, Sundar may replace him in the playing XI, marking his return to Test cricket after several years.
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