India faces multiple challenges ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, with key decisions on player fitness and form. Shubman Gill's return is likely, and the team management must assess Rishabh Pant's knee injury and KL Rahul's form.

Despite the unexpected conditions in Bengaluru that suited seamers, India intend to play at least three spinners for the Pune Test. This is because of the slow surface. In a recent move, spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was added to the Indian squad, joining Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel.

Kane Williamson ruled out of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test in Pune as the star batter continues to rehab from the injury he picked up during the tour to Sri Lanka.