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

On Beyond the Boundary, host Chetan Narula and Times of India journalists reviewed India's dominant opening day against New Zealand in the second Test. Washington Sundar's stellar 7-wicket haul was the biggest talking point as it restricted New Zealand to 259 runs.

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.