NEW DELHI: As India gear as much as face New Zealand of their last group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 2, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has dismissed any issues concerning the health of skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Shami.
“Health-wise, there aren’t any issues about anybody lacking a recreation so far as I do know,” Rahul assured reporters throughout a press convention on Friday.
With the semifinals quick approaching, discussions round squad rotation have surfaced.
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Rahul acknowledged the temptation to experiment with completely different gamers however remained unsure about whether or not India would make modifications. “There are temptations to attempt completely different gamers earlier than the semis, however I’m not certain that would be the case. There may be little time earlier than the semifinals, so you’d need gamers to get most recreation time. That is my perspective, however issues might change. I’m not a part of the management group,” he added.
India’s latest victory over Pakistan on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium means they’ve now certified for the semis.
A composed half-century from Shreyas Iyer and impactful bowling from Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya ensured a six-wicket win. Nonetheless, the match was not with out its tense moments, as each Shami and Rohit skilled health issues.
Shami confirmed indicators of discomfort together with his ankle early in his spell, leaving the sphere quickly earlier than returning to bowl.
He finally completed with figures of 0/43 from eight overs. In the meantime, Rohit appeared to battle with a hamstring situation following his exuberant celebration of Babar Azam’s wicket.
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He was briefly off the sphere, handing over management duties to vice-captain Shubman Gill earlier than returning for the batting innings.
Regardless of these scares, India stay assured heading into their conflict in opposition to New Zealand, trying to solidify their dominance within the event.
With momentum on their facet and gamers decided to remain match, the extremely anticipated encounter guarantees to be an exhilarating contest.
