The young Shubman Gill might return to India’s playing eleven as they lock horns with New Zealand in the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
India would look to stage a comeback against New Zealand in the second Test of their ongoing three-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The hosts trailed 0-1 after losing the first Test by eight wickets.
Plenty of pressure on Rohit Sharma and Co. It was as if they were bound to lose so quickly in the opening fixture. Though they made a comeback in the second, with Sarfaraz Khan (15) making a hundred, Rishabh Pant (99), Virat Kohli (70), and Rohit (52) making half-centuries, it was too late in the day for them as New Zealand won with ease.
Some changes in the Indian playing XI can be expected for the second Test. Shubman Gill is likely to regain his place, while KL Rahul’s selection may be questioned.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit will likely start for India, and the former will look to get a big knock. Rohit received a half-century in the first Test and will look to build a partnership with Jaiswal. Gill is expected to return and will be at No. 3.
It has been his new job since last year, averaging 42.23 across 11 fixtures and smacking three hundred. He was out of the Bengaluru Test on account of a stiff neck, and with him back, India is expected to be well-balanced.
Kohli was batting at No. 4 and was in good form during the second innings of the first Test. Here, he scored 70 off 102 balls and would have desired to get a ton.
