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Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and team train together ahead of second IND vs NZ Test - IN PICS

Kohli returns to the Test side after taking a break from international cricket and will be looking to score the elusive 71st international ton.

Will Rahane play at home?

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Will Rahane play at home?

Ajinkya Rahane is smiling in this picture but he knows his place is not secured in the playing XI anymore after Iyer's ton and Kohli returning into the side. Don't be surprised if India vice-captain is dropped for next Test. (Source: BCCI Twitter).

Kohli and Dravid during practice session

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Kohli and Dravid during practice session

First sightings of new Indian head coach Rahul Dravid with India's Test captain Virat Kohli. Dravid joined as Team India head coach last month when India took on NZ in the T20I series but Kohli was not part of that squad. (Source: BCCI Twitter).

 

Saha and Bharat

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Saha and Bharat

Wriddhiman Saha has been confirmed fit to play the second Test. KS Bharat had come to his rescue when he was injured in the last match at Kanpur. Both the keepers are seen here exchanging some notes. (Source: BCCI Twitter).

Mohammed Siraj eyeing comeback

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Mohammed Siraj eyeing comeback

Mohammed Siraj has not played for India since injuring his finger during the T20I series against New Zealand. If conditions are overcast, Kohli may look to go with three pacers and then Siraj will certainly play. (Source: BCCI Twitter). 

Shreyas Iyer in full flow

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Shreyas Iyer in full flow

Shreyas Iyer is middling everything currently. With a century in first innings of his debut Test in Kanpur followed by a fifty, Iyer has given selection headaches to the management, but the one they surely like. (Source: BCCI Twitter). 

Virat Kohli is back

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Virat Kohli is back

Virat Kohli looks all set to play the second Test. He has used the break to prepare for the red-ball matches. He will be itching to get back on the field and end the two-year drought of international tons in Mumbai. (Source: BCCI Twitter).