KL Rahul's form is under scrutiny, but head coach Gautam Gambhir assures he has full backing from the Indian team management. Despite competition from Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan, Gambhir highlights Rahul's potential and recent performances.

India's KL Rahul warms up before the start of play on the fifth and final day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 20, 2024. (Photo by Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (AFP)

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir been criticised by fans on social media for dropping KL Rahul for India vs New Zealand 2nd Test. A day before the game, Gambhir had backed KL Rahul hinting that he will be retained in the playing XI.