With Shubman Gill's participation in the second Test in doubt, the Indian side might go with either of Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal if Gill fails to make a return. Former cricketer Anil Kumble was asked of the same, to which he replied, "India will certainly be hoping that Shubman Gill is fit. If he isn’t, Sai Sudharsan will likely come back in."