With Rishabh Pant out of the New Zealand series, the Indian think tank is looking at potential replacements. KL Rahul remains the primary candidate to take over the gloves, given his experience in the dual role. However, younger prospects like Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel are also being considered to maintain the team’s aggressive batting approach. Coach Gautam Gambhir faces the tough task of rebalancing the middle order just days before the first match at Eden Park.
