The Indian cricket team has made the decision to drop KL Rahul from the playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, paving the way for Shubman Gill’s return. Rahul’s recent struggles with form, highlighted by scores of 0 and 12 in the first Test in Bengaluru, have intensified scrutiny over his position in the team.

With Gill recovering from a stiff neck, the selection choice came down to either Rahul or Sarfaraz Khan, who had impressed with a maiden Test century of 150 runs in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz’s performance not only showcased his batting prowess but also solidified his case for inclusion, leading the management to favor his selection over Rahul.

The decision has sparked mixed reactions online, with fans divided over the team’s direction. While some support the move based on recent performances, others express concern for Rahul, who has been a key player for India. One of the fan whioe commenting on this decision wrote, “sad for KL Rahul” another fan wrote, “KL Rahul is much better than Gill…Unfortunate dropped” and so on.