- India’s team will play against New Zealand (IND vs NZ) on the Dubai ground on March 2. The result of this match is not going to make any difference to any team.
IND vs NZ: India has secured a ticket to the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets. But the last group match of the Champions Trophy is left for Team India, which will be played against New Zealand on March 2 at the Dubai ground. The result of this match is not going to make any difference to any team. Because both the teams have already reached the semi-finals.
In such a situation, this match is going to be just a formality. In this match against New Zealand, the Indian team would like to change it’s playing 11 and rest some players. These include the names of Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. Now let’s know who these players are
Rohit and Jadeja will get rest in the match between IND vs NZ
Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury against Pakistan. In such a situation, he can be rested against New Zealand (IND vs NZ). In his place, the responsibility of captaincy will be on the shoulders of the vice-captain. This role is on the shoulders of Shubman Gill. He can be seen in the role of captain against the Kiwis. Virat Kohli can be seen playing the role of opening with him. He has experience of playing with the new ball. Because he plays at number three, Kohli can be seen opening with Gill.
Rishabh Pant can make space
Rishabh Pant will be included in the batting. He will be seen playing at number 5. But he will not do wicketkeeping. This role will be on Rahul’s shoulders. He will play at number 4 and Shreyas Iyer will be seen playing at number 3. Apart from Rohit Sharma, Varun Chakraborty can make a place in the form of Ravindra Jadeja. Let us tell you that Jadeja cannot be dropped here but can be given rest.
So that Team India (IND vs NZ) can give a chance to two wrist spinners simultaneously and test their bowling. It is known that till now Team India has given a chance to one wrist spinner and two all-rounders. But to add an edge to the bowling, India can experiment by giving a chance to Varun along with Reem Kuldi.
Varun Chakraborty may get a chance
Varun Chakravarthy can be given a chance because he is in great form. His spin mystery bowling can create problems for the batsmen. Rohit Sharma himself is a fan of his bowling. Before the start of the Champions Trophy, he had said that Varun was not revealing all his cards at once. He has many arrows in his quiver. On this basis, Varun can make a place in Team India’s playing 11 against the Kiwi (IND vs NZ) team.