Head Coach Gautam Gambhir had supported KL Rahul ahead of the second Test match, but his absence from the playing XI raises concerns about the team management's view on KL Rahul's position

The Indian cricket team decided to drop KL Rahul as Shubman Gill made his return to the playing XI for the second Test encounter against New Zealand in Pune.

As the match commenced, eyes were keenly watching the new faces in the Indian lineup. Shubman Gills return after injury adds depth to the batting order, and his recent performances make him a player to watch closely.

India opted for Washington Sundar over Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Australia in Pune, valuing his control and additional batting ability. Shubman Gill and Akash Deep replaced KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj,

India are featuring with three changes in the second Test match against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma said that KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav missed out in India's XI in the Pune Test.