Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffered injury scares
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Rohit Sharma is dealing with a hamstring issue
- Mohammed Shami also faced an injury scare
- India will play New Zealand in their last league stage match in Dubai
With a big fitness doubt looming over Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami ahead of India's final league stage match in the 2025 Champions Trophy (CT) against New Zealand, star wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul dropped a major updates in a pre-match press conference.
For those unversed, Shami walked off the field due to some fitness concerns after bowling three overs after lengthy treatment from the physio on the ground. However, he returned to action and stayed on the field till the end of the innings. In the game against Pakistan, Shami bowled eight overs and conceded 43 runs but got no wicket to his name.
Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit also walked off the field after the 10th over and was away from action for a few overs. Although Rohit returned to the field after a few overs, he was visibly not fully fit. The Indian captain made 20 runs in 15 balls while batting. In the post-match presentation, Rohit confirmed he had an issue in his hamstring.
KL Rahul Gives Big Update On Rohit Sharma/Mohammed Shami
Rahul stated that there were no concerns over Rohit and Shami and claimed that the Men in Blue have no fitness concerns as things stand. However, the 32-year-old claimed that they will get a better idea after the training session on Friday evening in Dubai.
"Fitness-wise, there are no concerns about anyone missing a game as far as I know," said Rahul.
While India will take the field after a break of a week, they will play the semi-final less than 48 hours later on Tuesday (March 4). With a short turnaround ahead of the knockout clash, it remains to be seen if India rest players against New Zealand with qualification secured. Rahul remained tight-lipped over the possibility.
"There are temptations on trying different players before semis but I am not sure that will be the case. There is little time before semi so you would want players to get max time. This is my version, things could change. I am not part of leadership group," said Rahul.
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