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

KL Rahul was dropped from the India playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The team backed Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 150 in the first Test,

India are featuring with three changes in the second Test match against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma said that KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav missed out in India's XI in the Pune Test.

Rahul also sought support for Priyanka in the upcoming by-poll. He emphasized his deep relationship with Wayanad, saying it can't be expressed in words but through action. He said Wayanad is special for having "two MPs," one official and one unofficial, who will work together for the constituency's interests.

Leading the charge in support of his sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who filed her nomination from Wayanad on Wednesday, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that it was the only constituency that has two Members of Parliament.

Before her nomination, Priyanka Gandhi held a vibrant roadshow in Wayanad, accompanied by her brother Rahul Gandhi. The by-elections in Wayanad are set for November 13, and Priyanka is expected to submit her nomination shortly.