<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/wicketkeeper-batsman-rishabh-pant-set-to-miss-third-unofficial-test-against-new-zealand-a-23658816" rel="nofollow">Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant</a> is set to miss the third unofficial Test match against New Zealand A as he continues to recover from his injury.
On the other hand, Australia has roped in former batsman Michael Hussey as coaching consultant.
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant set to miss third unofficial Test against New Zealand A
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is set to miss the third unofficial Test match between India A and New Zealand A. The match is scheduled to begin in Lincoln on Saturday.
According to Cricinfo, the left-handed batsman continues to recover from a side strain.
His absence from the India A match has cast doubt over his availability for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. The first Test match is scheduled to be played from November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Australia rope in former batsman Michael Hussey as coaching consultant
Australia has appointed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/australia-rope-in-former-batsman-michael-hussey-as-coaching-consultant-23658825" rel="nofollow">former batsman Michael Hussey</a> as a coaching consultant for the Ashes and ODI World Cup 2027. He has also been assigned the role of advisor for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and the T20 World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
According to Cricinfo, Hussey has taken short-term assignments with the Australian team under the head coach Andrew McDonald in recent years. The Australian cricket board shared a post on its official social media handle about the development.

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