Rishabh Pant had suffered a blow to his right knee that was operated on after his car accident in 2022. He played for India in first Test, batting despite knee pain.

India would be having some tough selection calls to make with Shubman Gill likely to be fit for the second Test and Washington Sundar being added to the squad. India's assistant coach has backed KL Rahul while also speaking on the rationale behind adding Sundar to the team.

India's star batter Virat Kohli has reached Pune to join the squad for the second Test against New Zealand. Despite a strong performance in the second innings in Bengaluru, India will be looking to him for inspiration to level the series.

Shubman Gill missed the first Test between India and New Zealand due to a stiff neck, while Rishabh Pant's participation was limited majorly to the batting role as he was replaced on the field by Dhruv Jurel after getting hurt on his knee.

Rishabh Pant hurt himself while attempting a stumping in the first innings and had to leave the field in the Test series opener in Bengaluru.