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Gautam Gambhir Drops Big Jasprit Bumrah Workload Statement Ahead Of 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant has "no injury concerns" and is set to keep wickets for India while the team will decide on Jasprit Bumrah's workload after the second Test against New Zealand starting here on Thursday, said head coach Gautam Gambhir. Pant copped a blow on the second day of the opening Test in Bengaluru and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel behind the wickets. Pant returned to score a fine century but did not keep wickets.

Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul: Net Session Hints At Who Will Be Picked For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

As the Indian team management mulls its options in the middle order for the second Test against New Zealand, all eyes are on the battle between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan. The latter scored a brilliant hundred in the first Test against Kiwis but there are suggestions that he could be dropped from the team as Shubman Gill returns. Sarfaraz found a place in India's XI after Gill's injury. Now that Gill seems to be fit, chances are high that Sarfaraz will go back to warming the bench while KL Rahul, a batter who hasn't been in form for a long time, will retain his place.

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul - Who Will Miss Out?

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: There has been a lot of discussion over whether Sarfaraz Khan or KL Rahul will lose their spot in the playing XI with Shubman Gill coming out of injury for India ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune starting Thursday. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck but head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that the youngster has recovered completely. In that case, a return in the playing XI for Gill can mean either the in-form Sarfaraz or Rahul misses out on selection with the right-hander expected to bat at No. 3.

Rishabh Pant Overtakes Virat Kohli In Test Batting Rankings

Rishabh Pant on Wednesday overtook his superstar India teammate Virat Kohli to reach the sixth spot in the ICC Test rankings for batters. Fresh from a counter-attacking 99 in the second innings of the opening Test against New Zealand, Pant gained three spots in the rankings while Kohli, who made a fluent 70 in Bengaluru, dropped a place to be eighth. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal remains India's highest ranked batter at four. India captain Rohit Sharma dropped two places to be joint 15th alongside Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne.

New Zealand Must Avoid Preconceived Ideas, Utilise Spinners Well In 2nd Test Against India: Tom Latham

Skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday said New Zealand will head into the second Test against India without any preconceived ideas about a spin-friendly surface, focusing instead on utilising their bowling options effectively. New Zealand hold a vital 1-0 lead after an eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Bengaluru. The Kiwis bowled India out for their lowest total of 46 on home soil in the Bengaluru Test. Despite a second innings fightback from the hosts, New Zealand held their nerves to record their first win in India in 36 years.

India Is A Powerhouse That Don't Want To Bow Down: Brett Lee

Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has described the Indian team as a "powerhouse that don't want to bow down" to anyone, cautioning his compatriots who will take on the Asian giants in an upcoming five-match Test series. Lee's remarks came after India's eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test earlier this week. India, aiming to qualify for their third successive final in the World Test Championship, will be travelling to Australia next month to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

On Rishabh Pant's Injury, Coach Ryan Ten Doeschate Delivers Big Update

Rishabh Pant who missed a part of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to a knee injury, is all but set to feature for India in the second match at Pune. India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, speaking to media ahead of the second Test of the series, confirmed that though Pant's appearance in the match isn't 100% certain, he is looking on course to make the XI for the match. There were suggestions of Dhruv Jurel replacing Pant behind the stumps for the match. But, it seems like the southpaw is all set to get the nod despite the recent injury.

"Doesn't Matter One Bit": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Take On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday threw his weight behind under-fire batter KL Rahul, saying it's the team management's opinion that matters and not the criticism that he is facing on social media. Rahul was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru and made 12 in the second essay as the hosts lost the game by eight wickets. But it appears Gambhir is ready to give him a long rope.

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Gautam Gambhir Drops Big Jasprit Bumrah Workload Statement Ahead Of 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul: Net Session Hints At Who Will Be Picked For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

India Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul - Who Will Miss Out?

Rishabh Pant Overtakes Virat Kohli In Test Batting Rankings

New Zealand Must Avoid Preconceived Ideas, Utilise Spinners Well In 2nd Test Against India: Tom Latham

India Is A Powerhouse That Don't Want To Bow Down: Brett Lee

On Rishabh Pant's Injury, Coach Ryan Ten Doeschate Delivers Big Update

"Doesn't Matter One Bit": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Take On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate