IND vs NZ: Gavaskar raised questions on three changes made in the Indian team for the Pune Test
Delhi: Team India's journey to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 has not been completely easy yet. The challenges before India have increased after losing the first test of the three-match series against New Zealand. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir also realize this. This is the reason why the Indian team does not want to show any laxity in the second test match starting in Pune. After the defeat in the Bengaluru Test, India has made three major changes in the playing eleven for the Pune Test.
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Meanwhile, great batsman Sunil Gavaskar has raised questions on these changes and said that it is not normal to have three changes, unless there is an injury problem. Shubman Gill has returned to the team after getting fit, due to which KL Rahul has been dropped. Washington Sundar has been given a chance in place of Kuldeep Yadav, who could not perform well in Bengaluru. At the same time, Akashdeep has been included in the team in place of Mohammad Siraj.
Gavaskar especially drew attention to the selection of Washington Sundar and said that it means that the Indian team is worried about its batting. More than Sundar's bowling, his batting is expected to strengthen the lower order.
What did Sunil Gavaskar say?
The former batsman, popularly known as Little Master, said on Sports 18, “Unless there is concern about the injury of the players, I have not seen any team making three changes. The inclusion of Washington Sundar in the team shows that the Indian team is concerned about batting. More than his bowling, the Indian team needs his bowling, so that they get some rest in the lower order while batting.
FAQ
Where will the second test between India and New Zealand be played? Used to be?
The second Test match is being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and winning this match is very important for the Indian team to stay in the series.
What is the weather condition in Pune?
According to Accuweather, in the first three days the maximum temperature can be 33 degrees and the minimum temperature can be 16 degrees and the weather is expected to be clear. There may be some clouds on the fourth day, but the probability of rain can be up to 5 percent on the fourth day and 10 percent on the fifth day.
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