India captain Rohit Sharma revealed during the toss that Chahal was unavailable for selection because he had sustained an injury while fielding in the series opener.
I was conflicted. I wanted to bat first in the previous match, but we wanted to bowl first based on the pitch. It’s hard to lose when you’re in such a state of mind. I love playing here because the atmosphere is always lively, which helps you improve your game.
However, the past is the past, and we must start from scratch as a team. One change that we had to make. Chahal dived during the previous game, and he hasn’t recovered well this morning. Following the toss, Rohit stated, Kuldeep Yadav takes his place.
Chahal’s sore right shoulder prevented him from participating in the selection process, the BCCI later revealed.
In the three-match series, India holds a 1-0 lead and will try to win the final game on Sunday.
