Sports Desk, Obnews: A three-match Test series is being played between India and New Zealand. The second match of this series is being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. India has made changes in its playing 11 in this match. Team India captain Rohit Sharma has dropped star player KL Rahul from the playing 11.
Actually, India had to face defeat in the first Test match against New Zealand which was played in Bengaluru. Team India suffered a lot due to this defeat. After which Team India intends to win the second match being played in Pune. For which captain Rohit Sharma has made changes in the playing 11 of the team. He has included Shubman Gill in the team in place of KL Rahul.
– Not part of T20I team.
– Didint played in the 3rd ODI vs SL.
– Not part of the 2nd Test vs NZ.2024 has been tough for KL Rahul in terms of selection and injuries, comeback strong soon. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/1TrUmAzWSu
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KL Rahul's fans are very angry because of his not being included in the team. But, it is believed that due to his poor form, Indian captain Rohit had to take this decision. After which the question in the minds of many people is whether the doors of Team India are now closed for Rahul? However, the Indian coach and captain have already made it clear that they will give opportunities to the players and will definitely secure them. But this change has forced everyone to think whether Rahul will return or not?
For information, let us tell you that there have been three changes in the playing 11 of the Indian team for the second test. The captain has excluded Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Bahar. In place of these three, Akashdeep, Washington and Shubman Gill have been included in the team.
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Let it be known that India had to face a crushing defeat by 8 wickets in the Bengaluru Test. After which Team India suffered a loss in the ranking of the World Test Championship. In such a situation, now Team India will not only try to level the series by winning the second Test match but will also try to improve the points table of WTC.
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