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.

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

Shubman Gill, absent due to neck stiffness in the first Test against New Zealand, is likely to return for the second Test starting Thursday in Pune. H

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat first at the Maharashtra cricket association stadium in Pune. Shubman Gill has replaced KL Rahul in the India playing XI for today.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has ended all sorts of speculation around Rishabh Pant's availability for the India vs New Zealand second Test set to begin at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Wednesday (October 23).

With Shubman Gill regaining fitness, it will be a toss up between KL Rahul and birthday boy Sarfaraz Khan for a middle-order batting spot in the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test in Pune.