Notably, Rahul registered scores of 0 and 12 across two innings in the first Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.  across both innings as India lost the match by eight innings. However, former spinner Venkatapathy Raju feels Rahul should get one more chance in the playing XI due to his experience. "I don't think we should tinker with the playing XI. If I were the captain, I would go with the same side. You need experienced hands in your team. You can't bench KL Rahul after just one Test match. He is an experienced batter and should play the next Test. There's no need to panic. India are still on top of the WTC standings. Rohit is a positive captain. He goes in with a positive approach, and he knows that what's done is done, and now it's time to level the series. I'm sure he will," Raju told TimesofIndia.com. Since 2022, Rahul has been massively inconsistent, having scored 514 runs from 12 Tests (21 innings) at an average of 25.7 with one century and three half-centuries to his name. In 53 matches played so far in his career, Rahul has scored 2981 runs from 53 matches at an average of 33.87 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries. Further speaking ahead, Raju said that the team management should also keep the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia in mind and backed Rahul to bounce back. "India should think about those five Tests in Australia and not panic. Let's play KL Rahul in the second Test and give him a chance. He'll bounce back. He has experience. India just need to pull up their socks. That's it," Raju added. Shubman Gill shows signs of recovery Meanwhile, if Shubman Gill, Rahul will have to warm the bench as Sarfaraz has also proved his worth with a brilliant century in Bengaluru. India will be desperate to bounce back in the second Test as they face the danger of losing a home Test series after 11 years and will do everything in their control to prevent that from happening in the second Test beginning from Thursday, October 24 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.