Ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand, there will be tough competition between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for their slot in Team India. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/AFP)
Updated On: 2024-10-22 04:52 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
As the second Test match is just around the corner, Team India's think tank will have to make a tough call for their playing XI
Sarfaraz Khan, who featured in the first Test match as Shubman Gill's replacement smashed a glorious 150 runs in the second innings
KL Rahul on the other hand, was off-color in both the innings. He departed for a six-ball duck in the first essay and returned to the pavilion on just 12 runs in the second innings of the first match
Sensational batsman Shubman Gill will likely feature in the second match after missing out on the first game due to injury
If Gill features in the second Test, then Team India will be left with the question of benching either Rahul or Sarfaraz
Additionally, Washington Sundar has been added to the squad. If the management decides to add him as their other bowling option, then the tension to drop players from the squad will increase
So far, the "Black Caps" are leading the three-match Test series by 1-0 against India. The second Test match is set to be played in Pune from October 24
