Aakash Chopra reckons Team India might be in a tricky situation if they have to choose between Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep for the second Test against New Zealand.

Changes could very well be in the offing as far as India are concerned. Let’s take a look at the possible changes that India could make to their playing XI in Pune against New Zealand.

India, preparing for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, faces lineup dilemmas after an eight-wicket defeat in Bengaluru. With Shubman Gill’s return, changes to the batting order are expected.

Dive into the tactical shift as India opts for Akash Deep over Mohammed Siraj for the 2nd Test against New Zealand.

Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has defended Siraj and said he is going through a wicked drought at the moment.

In the 1st Test against New Zealand, KL Rahul's poor performance contrasted with Sarfaraz Khan's impressive 150. India's selection dilemma intensifies with Shubman Gill's return as both Rahul and Khan vie for spots in the lineup for the upcoming match.

Shubman Gill is also likely to return to the playing eleven as he was injured and missed the Bengaluru Test due to a stiff neck. (IND vs NZ 2nd Test: India’s Probable Playing XI for Second Test Against New Zealand In Pune – Shubman Gill,

KL Rahul might have to make way for a fit-again Shubman Gill as India are keen keeping Sarfaraz Khan in the XI for the second Test against New Zealand.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has said that there is a battle between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for the spot in the playing 11. However, KL Rahul appears to have Gambhir's faith.