Following the first game, India encountered injury setbacks, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test. Additionally, the absence of Virat Kohli added to the team's concerns. In response, selectors brought in uncapped players Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar to the squad, with Rajat Patidar also earning a place in the team. The decision on whether to include which player in the playing XI is described as a challenging one by India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.