Rohit and Shami might be rested for IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025

Shami, Arshdeep and Gear Up for New Zealand Challenge

Pace bowling veteran Mohammad Shami was really in his element, bowling with impressive speed and swinging the ball in both directions. He even had a couple of close calls where the ball rapped on Virat Kohli’s pads. It was great to see solid efforts being put up by Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh during the practice session as well. The clash against New Zealand is crucial as the winner of the match will go on to top their group.

With the bowlers being closely monitored by Morkel, sharpness and readiness to take on New Zealand were evident among all. Just a few days before the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20, Morkel’s time with the Indian team had been concluded.

After the players finished their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy. Morkel had a lengthy conversation with head coach Gautam Gambhir. It’s clear both are invested in setting the team up for success. However, it was noticeable that Shubhman Gill, who has been a standout performer in the tournament, was the only player not seen at practice.