The Shubman Gill Indian opener could make his own captain in the last match of the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian vice -president of the captain may lead the team because the administration is considering a skipper at the rest of Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma injured his lower leg during Group A match against Pakistan on February 2nd. The 37-year-old left the field after the 26th year during the Pakistani insert. Shubman Gill took responsibility in Rohit’s absence. Rohit returned after a few turnarounds to continue the lead, but he seemed not fully ready.
Rohit Sharma skipped hitting during training on Wednesday
The concern about Rohit Sharma’s fitness grew when he skipped a hit on Wednesday during training in Dubai, two days after winning against Pakistan. Rohit watched from the side, probably due to a knee injury.
According to multiple reports, Rohit was the only Indian dough that did not hit the nets or deal with. He spent time discussing with Chief Coach Gautama Gambhir. However, during the session he managed a short sprint.
Rohit scored 61 rides in two matches an average of 30.50 with a rate of hits of 119.60 in the 2025 champion trophy. Shubman Gill was in excellent form with a century against Bangladesh. He played about 46 shots against Pakistan, where men in blue secured a semi-final embroidery with six wins.
Shubman Gill was supposed to run Team India to Odis for the first time
Shubman Gill is likely to run Team India for the first time in OD format during the upcoming match against New Zealand in Dubai, as well as Indian Express. Since India has already secured a semi -final place, Rohit Sharma can sit down to avoid risk of knee injury ahead of the knockout match.
Shubman Gill, who missed her on Wednesday due to illness, returned to training on Thursday and hit intensively in nets. The match against New Zealand is little significance. It is worth noting that there is a one -day gap between this match and the Indian semifinals in Dubai on March 4.
Rishabh Panto is likely to replace Rohit Sharma against New Zealand
India may need to adjust their opening of a combination if Rohit Sharma is not available for a match against New Zealand. Wickeket-Batter Rishabh Pant recovered from fever and could replace Rohita. Kl Rahul is the primary guard, but Pant’s inclusion would require a change in XI.
Tamil Nada Kripket Washington Sundar is another option, as its inclusion would strengthen the spin and versatility department. Sundar can problematize the left in New Zealand, including Devon Conway, Rachin Ravandra, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner, with his bowling bowling.
India could experiment with its strength bench in the group phase match. The team does not have a spare opener after Yashasvi Jaiswal threw out for Varun Chakravarthy. Kl Rahul has experience with opening, and a pant, which has previously opened in shorter formats, could be a aggressive option similar.
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