Rumours have circulated that Gautam Gambhircould be removed from his role in Test cricket if India fail to impress in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22.

Following India's series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, the former Pakistan batter questioned the role of Gautam Gambhir and his coaching staff

The Indian cricket team management decided to add all-rounder Washington Sundar into the squad for the remaining two matches following the loss against New Zealand in the first Test encounter in Bengaluru.

Dhruv Jurel had replaced Rishabh Pant behind the stumps as a substitute wicket-keeper after the latter sustained an injury in the first Test against New Zealand.

Sarfaraz scored a second-innings 150 in the Bengaluru game, while Rahul remained off-colour in both essays.

For assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, keeping players in a mentally safe zone is a non-negotiable in the team management's effort to "build a strong core" ahead of two important years in Indian cricket.

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja were seen imitating pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action in front of him.

India is scheduled to face Bangladesh and New Zealand at home across five Test matches in September and October

The first T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Pallekele on Saturday.

While Gautam Gambhir's appointment was made official on July 9, after Rahul Dravid's contract came to an end, former India pacer Ashish Nehra was also floating in the media.