Kuldeep said Test cricket still holds a special place for most players and acknowledged that remaining in contention across formats requires both discipline and clarity.
Two specialist batters, B Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, are available, along with seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who rejoins the squad after being rested for the first Test.
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have made their way to the semi-finals of the tournament after what was a captivating group stage display by all the teams.
In its official statement, the BCCI revealed that Gill has been responding positively to treatment and has been cleared to travel.
Oman earned their first win of the tournament, edging UAE by two wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish.
The live streaming of the India A vs Oman Asia Cup Rising Stars match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.
According to the BCB representative, the BCCI has conveyed that the white-ball series will be arranged at a later date, though no replacement timetable has been announced yet.
The match winning knock of Sadaqat (79* off 47) helped the Shaheens take all 2 points on the night after restricting IND to just 136 in the 1st innings.
Led by Jitesh Sharma, India A kicked off their campaign with a dominant 148-run victory over the UAE.
In addition to discussing the pitch, Gambhir updated on the condition of captain Shubman Gill, who had left the field with a neck injury during India's second innings.
The loss adds pressure on India, who have now suffered three defeats in the current WTC cycle, including two earlier in England.
South Africa stun India by 30 runs in a dramatic Kolkata Test as Harmer and Maharaj seal a historic win. India lose first home Test at Eden Gardens in 13 years.
The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26. It was SA's first Test win in India in 15 years.
The highest successful run chase at the Eden Gardens dates back more than 20 years, when India chased down 117 against South Africa in 2004
BCCI confirmed the development minutes before the start of day three, ending all hopes of Gill returning to rescue his team on a wicket that has only grown more treacherous with time.
Hours after leaving the field, Gill was seen being stretchered into an ambulance, wearing a cervical collar to lock his neck in place.
India take 7 wickets before stumps with SA leading the tie by 63 runs in the match which could see a result on Day 3 of the Test.
Concern for India as Shubman Gill walks off with apparent neck injury after brief but attacking start
Coached by Sunil Joshi, India A boast a talented squad led by Jitesh Sharma, who recently played in the T20I series against Australia.
A major boost for India came in the form of Rishabh Pant's comeback from a foot injury that kept him out of action for three Tests.