- The big match between India and Pakistan will be played on 23 February. But, before that, disappointing news is coming from Team India’s camp. Star batsman Rishabh Pant may be out due to this reason…
Rishabh Pant: The ICC tournament Champions Trophy 2025 has been awaited for a long time. This wait for cricket lovers around the world is going to end in just a few hours. In the first match, the teams of New Zealand and Pakistan will face each other on the ground in Karachi. After this match, Team India will face Bangladesh the next day.
But, the most high-voltage match of this tournament will be played between India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK) on 23 February. But, before this great match, disappointing news came from the Indian camp that star batsman Rishabh Pant would not be able to be a part of the match against arch-rival i.e. Pakistan due to this reason.
Bad news for India before Champions Trophy 2025
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Rohit Sharma and company are working hard in Dubai to win the Champions Trophy 2025 title. From Rohit Sharma to star batsman Virat Kohli, everyone is sweating for hours in the net sessions. The senior players know that they have a big responsibility on their shoulders to make India win the Champions Trophy, India has not won any title in this format since 2013.
In such a situation, Team India will try its best to end this drought. But, bad news has come from the Indian camp. Star batsman Rishabh Pant has been injured. He was being seen as the X-factor. If he is out, it will be no less than a big setback for Team India.
Injured Rishabh Pant did not take part in the practice session
Team India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is already not a part of the team due to a back injury. His wound was not healed yet and Rishabh Pant’s injury increased the tension of Rohit Sharma and company. Pant got injured during the practice session. He had a knee injury. Now big news is coming about Rishabh Pant that he did not participate in the net session. He is missing the practice session after suffering a knee injury. India has to face Bangladesh in the first match on 20 February.
Could he be out of all the matches of the tournament?
If Rishabh Pant is given a rest against Bangladesh, then it is fine. The team management will also not want to be too hasty with him. But, on 23 February, Team India will face Pakistan. Everything is at stake in this match. If Rishabh Pant is not able to recover from his knee injury, then India may have to suffer big losses. Because Pant is an important part of the team. He has the strength to take the team out of a difficult situation. Pant can prove to be a trump card against Pakistan. But, after his injury, there is suspense over playing against Pakistan.