Gambhir likely to replace injured KL Rahul in 2nd test

Sept.27 (CRICKETNMORE) - Indian opener KL Rahul suffered a right hamstring during India's second innings in the Kanpur Test. BCCI had described Rahul's injury as "slight niggle in hamstring" but it seems the injury could be more serious. Rahul might miss second test starting from 30th September at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Indian coach Anil Kumble, according to sources, has asked for in-form Gautam Gambhir to be called in a backup opener for the second Test.

Gambhir, who last played for India in 2014 during England tour, is likely to undergo a fitness test at the National Cricket Association (NCA) in Bengaluru today. He was seen in good form during Duleep Trophy.

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Gambhir has scored 4021 runs in 54 test matches at an average of 44.18. This includes 9 centuries and 21 fifties.