KL Rahul, Test and India

Shubman Gill returns, KL Rahul benched: India's likely XI for 2nd Test vs New Zealand
Shubman Gill is expected to return the playing for India, as they take on New Zealand in the second Test, in Pune.
KL Rahul was replaced by Shubman Gill in the playing XI for the IND vs NZ 2nd Test
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.
If Shubman Gill plays the Pune Test, who among KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan will sit out?
Batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate says Shubman Gill, who had a neck strain, is 'good to go' for the Pune Test; Sarfaraz Khan is coming off a maiden Test century, but captain Rohit Sharma had said he wanted to give KL Rahul time at No.
‘Sorry KL Rahul but Shubmam Gill is…’: Ex-India star seeks coaches' help ‘when he is not in the playing XI’
Manjrekar felt sorry for Rahul but added that it was a mystery how a batter who has got so many overseas centuries, has not been scoring consisently.
IND vs NZ: KL Rahul dropped from Pune Test days after backing from Gautam Gambhir
India dropped KL Rahul, who scored only 0 and 12 runs in the first Test against New Zealand, from the playing XI for the second Test, which will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium.
India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test: KL Rahul Dropped From Playing XI As Shubman Gill Returns
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
Gautam Gambhir backs KL Rahul, but will he play in Pune?
India coach Gautam Gambhir has vehemently backed KL Rahul to come good amid mounting scrutiny on his recent form in Test cricket. After making a duck in India's 46 all out in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test,
'Feel sorry for KL Rahul because...': Ex-India cricketer hopes 'somebody works on him when he's away from playing XI'
KL Rahul is currently going through a rough patch of his career. The batter failed to perform in his recent outing against New Zealand as well.
'You don't pick players on social media': Head coach Gautam Gambhir backs struggling KL Rahul ahead of second Test vs NZ
KL Rahul's position in the Indian Test lineup remains uncertain after a loss to New Zealand, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced continued support for him, despite competition from Sarfaraz Khan and a potential toss-up between Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar for the playing XI.
Gautam Gambhir Backs Under-fire KL Rahul, Says 'Social Media Criticism Doesn't Matter One Bit'
Gautam Gambhir, Team India head coach, has backed underfire KL Rahul. Notably, Rahul returned with two low scores in the India vs New Zealand 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and with Shubman Gill set to return from an injury and Sarfaraz Khan having smashed a 100 in the series opener,
'Social media doesn't decide...': Gautam Gambhir on KL Rahul criticism
Gautam Gambhir backs KL Rahul to find form in the second Test against New Zealand, dismissing social media criticism. With India trailing the series, the team management focuses on supporting Rahul despite competition and a strong performance from Sarfaraz Khan in the first match.
‘Sorry KL Rahul but Shubman Gill is…’: India cricketer urges coaching support for Lucknow Super Giants captain
Sanjay Manjrekar and Gautam Gambhir weighed in on KL Rahul's place in the XI, with Manjrekar acknowledging his inconsistency ...
India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test LIVE Score: KL Rahul dropped, Shubman Gill makes a comeback; NZ to bat first in Pune
New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat first at the Maharashtra cricket association stadium in Pune. Shubman ...
India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand
Shubman Gill returned to India's playing XI as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test in Pune on ...
India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Sarfaraz Khan Or KL Rahul, Who Will Be Picked As Shubman Gill Returns
The second of the three Tests between India and New Zealand begins today in Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test LIVE Score: NZ to bat first, Shubman Gill replaces KL Rahul
New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat first at the Maharashtra cricket association stadium in Pune. Shubman ...
India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: With hosts under pressure, pitch takes centrestage again
India, trailing 0-1 in the series, aim to leverage home advantage in the crucial second Test against New Zealand, starting ...