Sarfaraz Khan replaced the injured Shubman Gill in the first Test against New Zealand. He scored a brilliant 150 in the second innings. However, he might be dropped for the second Test against the Kiwis in Punem as hinted in the final net session before the match,

KL Rahul might have to make way for a fit-again Shubman Gill as India are keen keeping Sarfaraz Khan in the XI for the second Test against New Zealand.

Sarfaraz Khan has returned to Team India after becoming a father to a baby boy. He missed training to be with his family. Sarfaraz’s performance in the first Test was impressive. KL Rahul’s form is under scrutiny.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra reckons Team India has a big question to answer in choosing between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for the second Test against New Zealand. He pointed out that Rahul, who has been standing for the no.

In the 1st Test against New Zealand, KL Rahul's poor performance contrasted with Sarfaraz Khan's impressive 150. India's selection dilemma intensifies with Shubman Gill's return as both Rahul and Khan vie for spots in the lineup for the upcoming match.

India, preparing for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, faces lineup dilemmas after an eight-wicket defeat in Bengaluru. With Shubman Gill’s return, changes to the batting order are expected.

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.