Thu Oct 24 13:38:28 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**

– Team India faced a significant setback ahead of the Pune Test match against New Zealand, with six players reportedly injured and likely unable to participate.
– India recently suffered an 8-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru, leading to concerns about the upcoming match on October 24 in Pune.
– Notable players affected include:
– **Ishant Sharma:** Suffering from an ongoing injury after the IPL 2024 and has not played any matches in the current Ranji Trophy.
– **Musheer Khan:** Recently excelled in domestic cricket but is sidelined for six months due to a severe car accident before the Irani Cup.
– **Mohammed Shami:** Re-injured while rehabilitating an ankle injury, will miss the remainder of the NZ Test series.
– **Rishabh Pant:** Contributed 99 runs in the last Test but is now dealing with a knee injury, potentially being replaced by Dhruv Jurel in Pune.
– **Shubman Gill:** Missed the Bengaluru Test due to neck issues; could also be rested for recovery in light of an upcoming Australia tour.
– **Shivam Dube:** Suffered a back injury before the Bangladesh T20 series and is currently rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy.

– With these injuries, the selection committee is likely to face challenges in forming a competitive squad for the Pune Test.

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