KL Rahul To Be Dropped For India Vs New Zealand Pune Test?

For the upcoming Pune Test against New Zealand, Indian team management, coaches, and captain are expected to make major changes in the playing XI. It is expected that players who are continuously out of form and failing to impress may face axing. If speculations are to be believed, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma may drop KL Rahul for the upcoming test match slated to start on October 24 at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium, Pune.

In the recent Bengaluru Test, KL Rahul scored 0 and 12 runs in two innings, at a crucial time when the team and fans were expecting runs from him. KL Rahul was among six Indian batters who went back to the pavilion in the first inning without scoring.

While in the second inning of the match, young Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant played splendid innings. Sarfaraz Khan scored a ton, while injured Rishabh Pant missed his century by a run.

It is now expected that Indian selectors may bet on Shubman Gill in the next match in place of KL Rahul.

Was it KL Rahul's Last Test?

After the match, KL Rahul was spotted touching and thanking the pitch at Bengaluru stadium, which sparked speculations that he may announce his retirement from the red ball format.

In this stunning test career, KL Rahul scored 2891 runs in 53 Test matches at an average of 33.88. He scored 8 centuries.

KL Rahul made a comeback in India's test squad as a specialist middle-order batter and wicketkeeper against England, however, he lost his opener's spot to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubhman Gill.