Kane Williamson has, in an oblique way, prevented New Zealand from grappling with a problem of plenty, but India find themselves with a tricky decision to make going into the second Test at the MCA International Stadium from Thursday.

The former Kiwi skipper, who missed the eight-wicket win in Bangalore due to a groin strain, hasn’t made enough progress to link up with his colleagues yet, and will now at best be available only for the final Test, starting in Mumbai next week. India, on the other hand, have a full complement of 16 to choose from, Shubman Gill having recovered from the stiff neck that forced him to miss the first Test.