- Virat Kohli may be out of the playing eleven before the final match against New Zealand. Kohli got injured during practice. While a new batsman can replace him.
Virat Kohli: The title clash of Team India led by Rohit Sharma is going to be held today (9 March, Sunday) at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Before the title match starts in a few hours, Virat Kohli has increased the problems of captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Virat Kohli, who played a match-winning innings of 84 runs against Australia in the semi-finals, may be out of the final eleven against New Zealand. After this, he can be replaced by an Indian player sitting on the bench during the tournament.
Kohli’s injury increased ‘Virat’s’ tension
Former Indian team captain Virat Kohli was injured during the practice session. Pakistani website Geo News claimed that Virat Kohli was injured while practicing batting. A ball hit his knee, after which he was seen groaning in pain and stopped his practice midway. After Virat got injured, the physio immediately came onto the field and started treating Kohli. The physio applied spray to Kohli and also tied a bandage. If Virat Kohli is not able to be fully fit before the match, then the team management can give another player a chance in his place.
This player will get a chance!
There are only a few hours left for the title match between India and New Zealand to begin and if Virat Kohli is not fully fit, then the team management can take a big step and put Kohli on the bench while in his place Team India’s young explosive batsman Rishabh Pant can be included in the final eleven. Pant can play a dual role in the team.
Actually, Pant can make a significant contribution by scoring quick runs in the lower order as well as by wicketkeeping, while KL Rahul can be fielded to bat at number three in Kohli’s place. However, this is possible only if Virat Kohli is not fully fit. If Kohli becomes fully fit before the match, then his playing is certain and Pant will be seen sitting on the bench.
India has a golden opportunity to win the title
After 2013, Team India will have a great opportunity to win the title. Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, has not lost a single match in this tournament so far, while it would like to end this tournament with an unassailable lead by winning the final as well, to win the title, India will have to crush the Kiwis in the final, who have been known to give tough competition on the big stage. If India has to win the title, then not only runs but big innings will be needed from the bats of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While in bowling, Mohammed Shami along with Varun Chakraborty and Kuldeep Yadav will have to perform brilliantly.