IND VS NZ 2024: 3 changes India might make ahead of second Test in Pune

India will play New Zealand in the&nbsp;second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24. India were beaten by New Zealand in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The hosts made use of the overcast conditions and bowled out them for just 46 runs, their lowest total at home. <o:p></o:p>
Subsequently, they posted a huge total of 402 runs in the first innings, generating a hefty lead of 356 runs as India could only manage to provide a target of 107 batting in the second inning. It took less than a session on Day 5 for the Tom Latham-led side to win a Test match in India after a gap of 36 years. Pune pitch will likely cater for the spinners.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are the three changes India might make for the second Test:</h3>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Washington Sundar. (Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ravichandran-ashwin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> had an off game in the first Test against New Zealand with both bat and ball. He was not trusted much with the bowl despite the Blackcaps having 3 left-handed batters. According to reports, R Ashwin may not play in the second Test as he is not fit.&nbsp;
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BCCI announced that Sundar has been added to the squad ahead of the&nbsp;Pune Test. The bowling all-rounder is coming off notching a&nbsp;spectacular 152 against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game. He batted at number three and said he considers himself the top-order batter after the game. He made his debut in Australia in India's famous Gabba Test win and picked three wickets. He also scored 66 and 22 runs batting down the order.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Akash Deep in place for Mohammed Siraj<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Akash Deep. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption>
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Mohammed Siraj was not impressive in the Test series against Bangladesh. The right-arm pacer took four wickets in two games bowling 41.1 overs. He was expected to come among wickets in the first Test against New Zealand, but the bowler managed two wickets. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/akash-deep" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Akash Deep</a> having picked five wickets five wickets in the Bangladesh series, India might consider Akash for the&nbsp;Pune Test.<o:p></o:p>
It is worth noting that, Siraj has played 13 Tests at home and has picked only 19 wickets at an average of 36.15. Whereas Akash Deep has impressed in three Tests, picking eight wickets in five innings he has bowled in. On the other hand, Siraj took two wickets in the first innings and none in the second of the first Test. He could not put up his best performance on the table in the second innings when it was much needed for the team as the visitors needed only 107 runs to win the first Test.&nbsp;

<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. Shubman Gill in place of KL Rahul<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption>Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. (Source:X/Twitter)</figcaption>
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"It's pretty simple, anybody who gets an opportunity, will have to try and make an impact on the game. That is a simple message that we keep talking about and it is always nice to have these types of players waiting to play the game. It was unfortunate that Shubman missed this game, Sarfaraz got the opportunity and he scored a big hundred. It's a good sign for the team," Rohit said in the post-match Press conference.
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sarfaraz-khan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarfaraz Khan</a> scored a brilliant 150 runs in the second innings as India aimed to surpass a hefty deficit of 356 runs. He built crucial partnerships with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant as India managed to surpass the Kiwi lead albeit with just 107 runs. He batted brilliantly against the pacers and swept the spinners immaculately. Looking at his form, KL Rahul might have to make way for Gill who might have recovered from a&nbsp;stiff neck contracted ahead of the&nbsp;first Test. <o:p></o:p>
Rahul got out for a duck and scored 12 runs in the first Test. The batter has not had a proper game time since the conclusion of World Cup 2023. He batted for India in South Africa during the Test series and scored a brilliant century. He then got injured and only came back for the Bangladesh series. Going by Rohit’s statement India might field Gill in the XI to bet on his coming among the runs in the middle order. <o:p></o:p>

India will play New Zealand in the&nbsp;second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24. India were beaten by New Zealand in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The hosts made use of the overcast conditions and bowled out them for just 46 runs, their lowest total at home. <o:p></o:p>
Subsequently, they posted a huge total of 402 runs in the first innings, generating a hefty lead of 356 runs as India could only manage to provide a target of 107 batting in the second inning. It took less than a session on Day 5 for the Tom Latham-led side to win a Test match in India after a gap of 36 years. Pune pitch will likely cater for the spinners.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are the three changes India might make for the second Test:</h3>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1729426500572_Washington-Sundar.jpeg" alt="Washington Sundar" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Washington Sundar. (Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ravichandran-ashwin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> had an off game in the first Test against New Zealand with both bat and ball. He was not trusted much with the bowl despite the Blackcaps having 3 left-handed batters. According to reports, R Ashwin may not play in the second Test as he is not fit.&nbsp;
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BCCI announced that Sundar has been added to the squad ahead of the&nbsp;Pune Test. The bowling all-rounder is coming off notching a&nbsp;spectacular 152 against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game. He batted at number three and said he considers himself the top-order batter after the game. He made his debut in Australia in India's famous Gabba Test win and picked three wickets. He also scored 66 and 22 runs batting down the order.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Akash Deep in place for Mohammed Siraj<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1725778762269_Akash-Deep.jpeg" alt="Akash Deep" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Akash Deep. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption>
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Mohammed Siraj was not impressive in the Test series against Bangladesh. The right-arm pacer took four wickets in two games bowling 41.1 overs. He was expected to come among wickets in the first Test against New Zealand, but the bowler managed two wickets. With <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/akash-deep" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Akash Deep</a> having picked five wickets five wickets in the Bangladesh series, India might consider Akash for the&nbsp;Pune Test.<o:p></o:p>
It is worth noting that, Siraj has played 13 Tests at home and has picked only 19 wickets at an average of 36.15. Whereas Akash Deep has impressed in three Tests, picking eight wickets in five innings he has bowled in. On the other hand, Siraj took two wickets in the first innings and none in the second of the first Test. He could not put up his best performance on the table in the second innings when it was much needed for the team as the visitors needed only 107 runs to win the first Test.&nbsp;

<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. Shubman Gill in place of KL Rahul<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1726984511350_FotoJet-(65).jpeg" alt="Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. (Source:X/Twitter)</figcaption>
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"It's pretty simple, anybody who gets an opportunity, will have to try and make an impact on the game. That is a simple message that we keep talking about and it is always nice to have these types of players waiting to play the game. It was unfortunate that Shubman missed this game, Sarfaraz got the opportunity and he scored a big hundred. It's a good sign for the team," Rohit said in the post-match Press conference.
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sarfaraz-khan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarfaraz Khan</a> scored a brilliant 150 runs in the second innings as India aimed to surpass a hefty deficit of 356 runs. He built crucial partnerships with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant as India managed to surpass the Kiwi lead albeit with just 107 runs. He batted brilliantly against the pacers and swept the spinners immaculately. Looking at his form, KL Rahul might have to make way for Gill who might have recovered from a&nbsp;stiff neck contracted ahead of the&nbsp;first Test. <o:p></o:p>
Rahul got out for a duck and scored 12 runs in the first Test. The batter has not had a proper game time since the conclusion of World Cup 2023. He batted for India in South Africa during the Test series and scored a brilliant century. He then got injured and only came back for the Bangladesh series. Going by Rohit’s statement India might field Gill in the XI to bet on his coming among the runs in the middle order. <o:p></o:p>

India will play New Zealand in the&nbsp;second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune from October 24. India were beaten by New Zealand in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stad

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