Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir face the task of selecting the right combination in Pune for the upcoming Test match, with considerations such as Shubman Gill’s return, Rishabh Pant’s fitness, and KL Rahul’s form. The defeat in the first Test against New Zealand has prompted potential changes in the playing XI, including the possible inclusion of Sarfaraz Khan and Washington Sundar. Pant, who took injections for a knee injury, is expected to be fit for the second Test, while the management must also be cautious with workload management and long-term planning for the Australia series.
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