India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Playing XI: In the second Test match being played against New Zealand, 3 big changes have been made in the playing 11 of the Indian team, which has started discussions. Veteran Sunil Gavaskar believes that India must have included Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI in panic for the second Test against New Zealand.

The Indian team has made three changes to their team for the second Test. They have included Akash Deep and Shubman Gill in the team in place of Mohammed Siraj and Lokesh Rahul respectively, and have given Washington a chance in place of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

This is a frightening decision.

Gavaskar told the match broadcasters after the toss here on Thursday, "It seems to be a panic decision by the Indian team. You don't often make three changes in the team." India is trailing 0-1 in the three-match series after losing the first Test by eight wickets last week. Rohit Sharma's team was all out for 46 runs in the first innings of the Bengaluru Test.

Gavaskar said, 'Unless there is an injury concern, I don't see many teams making three changes. The inclusion of Washington Sundar shows that they are concerned about their batting. More than his bowling, they need his batting in the lower order. Yes, there is a lot of talk about left-handed batsmen in New Zealand's batting unit, but I would choose Kuldeep Yadav because his ball moves away from left-handed batsmen.'