Team India will have to play their next match against New Zealand on 2 March in the Champions Trophy 2025. This will be his last match in the group stage. However, Team India’s captain may change in that match against Kiwi team. Rohit Sharma may be out. According to media reports, Rohit Sharma is unfit. And, he cannot even walk properly. Not only this, he also refused to take a throw during batting practice on the nets. In view of all these things, it is feared that he may be out of the upcoming match against New Zealand and may command another Team India in his place.
Rohit injury to Hamstring
Rohit Sharma was injured while fielding in the match against Pakistan. He suffered a hamstring injury. That is, his thigh muscle was hurt, but in a press conference held after that match, Rohit Sharma gave updates on his injury that he was completely fine. However, according to media reports, when Team India went for her first practice session before the match against New Zealand on 26 February, she faced problems in the nets.
Throw-down not taken-report
According to a private media report, Rohit Sharma was not seen participating in any difficult physical activity. He did not play a single throw down on the net throughout the practice session. The report further states that however, Rohit Sharma did not appear to be fully active in the practice session. But he was certainly seen in important issues related to the team along with head coach Gautam Gambhir and other associate staff.
Not only the captain, the opening pair can also change!
If Rohit Sharma does not fit for the match against New Zealand, then his absence will affect not only the captaincy of Team India but also the team’s opening pair. It is possible that if Rohit is out, KL Rahul can start his innings.
Suspense on Shami and Gill
When Team India arrived for the first practice session for the match against New Zealand on 26 February, the vice -captains of the team also did not appear on the field. He did not even come to practice with the team. According to media reports, Gill’s health is not good. According to the news, there is suspense for Shami for playing in the Champions Trophy against New Zealand.
