Rohit Sharma confirmed that Gill is "okay" after missing the 1st Test, hinting that the young batter might return to the XI for the 2nd Test.

If Rohit Sharma calls Shubhman Gill in, Sarfaraz Khan or KL Rahul are most likely to face the axe. KL Rahul, who earlier used to open innings for India, was included in the team as a specialist wicketkeeper and middle-order batter,

With Gill slated to return for the second Test in Pune after India's eight-wicket defeat in Bengaluru, only one of KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan is likely to play in the XI.