Rohit Sharma’s New Zealand It seems difficult to play in the last group match of the Champions Trophy against it. Under his captaincy, the Indian team has already confirmed their place in the semi -finals and will field their last group match against New Zealand on March 2, but Team India is worried about the availability of captain Rohit for the match. Rohit was seen struggling with the problem of hamstring during the Pakistan innings on Sunday, after which he went out of the field for some time, but returned to the ground shortly after. He also batted with Gill and contributed significantly to India’s six -wicket win.
Rohit was not present at the nets in the practice match.
Now on Wednesday, when Team India was practicing after a two -day break, Rohit was the only batsman who was not on the net. He was later seen training with a strength and conditioning coach and physiotherapist. He started running a little bit, but could not prepare himself to go to the net.
Rohit Sharma can be given rest
According to a report, Rohit may be out of the match against New Zealand. The Indian team will play against New Zealand on March 2 and will play the semi -finals on 4 March two days later. In such a situation, the next few days can decide whether Rohit will land on Sunday or not. The Indian team has already reached the semi -finals. So he also has the option to take no risk against New Zealand with Rohit.
Shubman Gill will captain Team India
If Rohit Sharma is rested in the match against New Zealand, Shubman Gill will be seen captaining Team India against New Zealand. On the other hand, India is considering the name of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar in his place. Both left hand batsmen practiced a lot in the net session. Practiced between two nets in turn. Spinners and fast bowlers faced.
There may be a major change in the final eleventh.
It will be interesting to see who will start the innings with Gill if Rohit is not really available for the match. India can easily reach the top by taking KL Rahul as a opener. This means that there may be a big change in Team India’s playing XI against New Zealand.
