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"Ball Lagi Hai": Sarfaraz Khan Reveals How He Convinced Rohit Sharma To Take DRS

Newcomer Sarfaraz Khan has truly made a space for himself in the Indian team, proving to be an influential member for the team, both with the bat and in the field. Fielding at backward short-leg, Sarfaraz somehow managed to convince skipper Rohit Sharma on taking a review despite no other member of the team seemingly being convinced. The end result was that DRS did fin the faintest of contacts between the ball and glove, enough for New Zealand's Will Young to be given out on Day 1 of the second Test in Pune.

Sarfaraz Khan To Travel For Australia Tests? Ex-India Star Says "No Reason..."

On the back of his maiden Test century, India batter Sarfaraz Khan retained his place in the team for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. With Shubman Gill making a return after recovering from a stiff neck, India backed Sarfaraz to retain his place, with the team management instead dropping out-of-form batter KL Rahul. Sarafarz hit 150 in the second innings of the 1st Test in Bengaluru, which India lost by eight wickets to the Kiwis last week.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Kick Prank Scares Sarfaraz Khan. Internet Says 'Missed By Inches'

Rishabh Pant is an entertainer on the field. Be it his instinctive batting or his constant talking from behind the stumps, there is never a dull moment when Pant is around. Even when he is not playing, Pant is no less. In a video that has gone viral after the first day of the second India vs New Zealand Test in Pune, Rishabh Pant can be seen playing a 'kick prank' on Sarfaraz Khan while the team was in a huddle. Sarfaraz moved a step back after Pant's 'attempt'.

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Shubman Gill returned to India's playing XI as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test in Pune on Thursday. The hosts made three big changes on the back of an eight-wicket defeat in the series-opener in Bengaluru last week. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck but head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed ahead of the second Test that the youngster has recovered completely. Gill replaced out-of-form star KL Rahul, while India also dropped Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav, respectively. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar replaced Kuldeep and Siraj in the playing XI.

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.

"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.

"Bit Of A Wicket Drought...": India Coach Gives Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

It has been a tough few months for Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. The pacer has struggled to produce a good show with the ball and with four wickets in the series against Bangladesh and two wickets in the first Test match against New Zealand, he has been facing a lot of criticism. Ahead of the second Test in Pune, questions have also been asked off the team management with many suggesting that Akash Deep should replace the struggling Siraj in the playing XI.

"Why Not Try...": This Domestic Run Machine Suggested As KL Rahul Replacement In India Test Team

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has batted for the inclusion of a domestic run-scoring machine in the India setup. Following India's dramatic collapse to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, Tiwary has questioned KL Rahul's spot in the India side. Raising the example of Sarfaraz Khan's success for India, Tiwary has suggested that India should try Abhimanyu Easwaran in the India playing XI in the near future. Easwaran has slammed four centuries in his last four first-class games.

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"Ball Lagi Hai": Sarfaraz Khan Reveals How He Convinced Rohit Sharma To Take DRS

Sarfaraz Khan To Travel For Australia Tests? Ex-India Star Says "No Reason..."

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Kick Prank Scares Sarfaraz Khan. Internet Says 'Missed By Inches'

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

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

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

"Bit Of A Wicket Drought...": India Coach Gives Mammoth Verdict On Mohammed Siraj

"Why Not Try...": This Domestic Run Machine Suggested As KL Rahul Replacement In India Test Team