India skipper Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are fit and raring to go against New Zealand in the final group match of the Champions Trophy, the team said Friday. India and New Zealand booked their semi-final spots early in the 50-over tournament and will clash on Sunday in Dubai,
Indian captain Rohit Sharma batted in the nets on Friday amid speculations that he can rest for the final Group B match against New Zealand.
Familiarity with conditions is one thing, to be able to adapt one’s games, mindsets and attitudes to these conditions is quite another.
While the bowlers and middle-order batsmen have contributed to these victories, the opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill have captured the spotlight. The duo is well on their way to becoming one of India's greatest opening partnerships in one-day international history.
Team India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma’s fitness ahead of the Men in Blue’s final group stage Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2,
Rishabh Pant could replace injured Rohit Sharma as Shubman Gill may make his ODI captaincy debut in India's Champions Trophy Group A match against New Zealand.
Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has lauded Shubman Gill's batting, calling it classy and elegant, while also appreciating Rohit Sharma's mentorship of young players. He also weighed in on Harshit Rana's opportunity in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.