India dropped KL Rahul, who scored only 0 and 12 runs in the first Test against New Zealand, from the playing XI for the second Test, which will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium.

India coach Gautam Gambhir has vehemently backed KL Rahul to come good amid mounting scrutiny on his recent form in Test cricket. After making a duck in India's 46 all out in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test,

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir had supported KL Rahul ahead of the second Test match, but his absence from the playing XI raises concerns about the team management's view on KL Rahul's position