After their eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led India have made a change in their team.
They have added another member in the previous 15-man squad. As a result, the Indian team now consists of 16 players for the remaining two Test matches against New Zealand.
The name that has been included in the list is all-rounder Washington Sundar. The player, who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats left-handed, was not there even in the reserves of the squad that was announced earlier for the Test series against New Zealand.
The win was New Zealand's first Test success in India since 1988. India did feel the absence of one of their best young talents, as fine batting performances from Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway and fiery bowling spells from Matt Henry and William O'Rourke helped New Zealand secure their first Test win in India after 36 years as they defeated the hosts by eight wickets despite a fine fightback from the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 table-toppers.