¿Rachit Sharma gasta la taza Skip Indder vs NZ Cup?

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is still recovering from the hamstring issue he suffered during the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against Pakistan. Rohit was seen struggling with his hamstring after chasing the ball to stop a boundary and was forced to leave the pitch for a while. He later returned to bat and scored 20 off 15 balls as India won the match by six wickets.

As team India returned to training, Rohit decided against batting in the nets. He was seen working with the strength and conditioning coach and physiotherapist, according to the Indian Express. Rohit came out for jogging but did not run at full speed.

Will Rohit Sharma skip IND vs NZ Champions Trophy match?

The Indian Express has reported that there is a possibility India will rest captain Rohit in their next match against New Zealand, which will be played on Sunday, 2 March in Dubai. India’s semi-final is scheduled for 4 March, and the team management would not want to take any risks with Rohit. Team India’s semi-final opponent is still undecided, and things will become clear after the last round of matches.

Who will replace Rohit Sharma in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy match?

If Rohit Sharma is indeed rested for the IND vs NZ Champions Trophy match, the Indian cricket team could consider bringing in Rishabh Pant or Washington Sundar to the playing XI for the match against New Zealand. According to reports, both players spent a significant amount of time in the nets on Wednesday, facing pacers and spinners.

It will also be interesting to see who will open the innings with Shubman Gill. While KL Rahul is a potential option, the team management might be hesitant to disrupt the settled middle order.