India, Nov. 13 -- With India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate largely revealing the batting line-up, including Dhruv Jurel replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy on Wednesday, the playing XI debate is now down to one spot: an extra all-rounder in Axar Patel or a specialist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. While captain Shubman Gill admitted they are facing a conflict over the bowling combination, India's final net session at Eden Gardens hinted at their pick for the series opener against South Africa.

According to a report in RevSportz, Gambhir led the nets session with intensity, holding animated discussions with Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Kuldeep. When Kuldeep bowled to KL Rahul, the head coach stepped in with advice, hinting that India may prefer the...