India's probable playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand: Shubman Gill back in, KL Rahul sidelined

Rohit Sharma and his team are feeling the heat as they were expected to face a tough loss in their first match. Despite showing resilience in the second fixture with Sarfaraz Khan scoring a century, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli both hitting half-centuries, and Rohit Sharma contributing with 52 runs, it wasn't enough as New Zealand comfortably clinched the victory. The pressure is mounting on Sharma and his teammates to turn things around in their upcoming matches.

For the second Test, there is expected to be some changes in the Indian playing XI. Shubman Gill is expected to return and there are question marks over KL Rahul's selection.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit are expected to open for India, with the former looking to get a big knock. Meanwhile, Rohit got a half-century in the first Test, and will look to build a partnership with Jaiswal. Gill is expected to return, and will be at No. 3.

It has been his new position since last year, averaging 42.23 across 11 fixtures and smacking three hundreds. He missed the Bengaluru Test due to a stiff neck and with him back, India are expected to be well-balanced.

Kohli will bat at No. 4 and was in good form in the second innings of the first Test. He registered 70 off 102 balls, and would have wanted to get a ton.

Pant will slot in at No. 5 and will also don the gloves. The No. 6 spot is expected to be a battle between Rahul and Sarfaraz, but the latter could get the nod due to his century. Ravindra Jadeja will be at No. 7, followed by R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will complete the batting order. Kuldeep, Ashwin and Jadeja will also share spin duties.

Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan

Allrounders: Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin

Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj