One player particularly under scrutiny is KL Rahul, whose place in the team appears increasingly precarious. Rahul's performance in the first innings was particularly disappointing, as he was one of five Indian batters to fall for a duck in an abysmal total of just 46 runs.

KL Rahul was the standout disappointment during India's loss to New Zealand, failing to perform in both innings at his home ground in Bengaluru.

A video of KL Rahul touching the pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after the conclusion of the India vs New Zealand Test match has gone viral on social media.

A certain section of fans was upset on social media about KL Rahul's performance in the Bengaluru Test vs new Zealand. They asked Rahul to be dropped from the next Test.

Rahul was dismissed for 12 by William O'Rourke which triggered a lower-order collapse, resulting in India getting bowled out for 462 in their second innings with a lead of just 106 runs over New Zealand on Day 4. He had earlier got out for a duck in the first innings when India crashed to 46-all out, their lowest Test score on home soil.

KL Rahul was secretly seen touching M Chinnaswamy stadium's pitch after India's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test.

KL Rahul's pitch-touching gesture after India's Test defeat to New Zealand has sparked speculation about his future in the format. His poor recent form, combined with the likely return of Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan's strong performance,

After India's shock defeat to New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, changes are expected in the playing XI for the Pune Test as India face a tough fight to continue their winning record in home series. KL Rahul's place has come under major doubt after Sarfaraz Khan scored a century,

Team India batter KL Rahul raised speculation among the Indian fans about having played his final Test as he touched the pitch after the opening Test against New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in a Bengaluru.