The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. In this match, Rohit Sharma has made three changes in his playing XI. After seeing these changes, many cricket experts including fans are surprised. Rohit left out KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav and gave opportunity to Shubman Gill, Akash Deep and Washington Sundar.

Let us tell you that in batting, KL Rahul has been dropped, while in bowling, a spinner and a pacer have been swapped. Shubman Gill has returned in place of KL Rahul. Gill did not play in Bengaluru due to injury. At the same time, Sarfaraz got a chance in his place and he scored 150 runs. In such a situation, KL Rahul was dropped while keeping Sarfaraz Khan intact.

Apart from this, fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has been rested and Akash Deep has got a chance in his place. At the same time, among the spinners, Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was dropped and in his place off-spinner Washington Sundar has been included in the playing eleven. Sundar can contribute with bowling as well as batting. Sanjay Manjrekar seemed happy with these changes.

Sanjay Manjrekar seemed happy with these changes. “Common sense selection,” he posted on X. The in-form fast bowler was included. When the pitch is giving a lot, you don’t need an artist bowler like Kuldeep, a tall, fast-bowling finger spinner can also do the trick.”

Common sense selection. In-form seamer in. When pitch is offering a lot, you don’t need an artiste like Kuldeep, a tall, quick, finger spinner will do.#INDvNZ

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 24, 2024

IND vz NZ: Playing XI of both teams for the second test match