Published Feb 18, 2025, 8:47 am IST
The Champions Trophy is just two days away and every team is gearing up for this biggest event. Last time Champions Pakistan are going to host the tournament. India is going to play all their matches in UAE stating the security concerns. India has reached the UAE recently.
India has started their practice sessions in UAE where every player is keen and dedicated. Despite quite big blows before the Champions Trophy, the Indian team core looks quite manageable and the bench strength they possess is quite remarkable.
Rishabh Pant Faces Injury Scare
Team India reached Dubai and as soon as they landed they started their practice session without wasting their time off. India is in the A group of the Champions Trophy and this Thursday (20thFebruary) they are going to face Bangladesh in their opening encounter at Dubai International Stadium.
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During the practice session, every player was practising according to the role given. In this huge news erupted that Rishabh Pant got struck in his left knee. This happened during the practice session where Hardik Pandya was batting he played a shot that struck Rishabh Pant's left knee and was seen enduring huge pain, Captain Rohit Sharma seemed to consoling him.
It is depicted that it was the same knee where he got into a major car accident, immediate ice packing was given still he was still in pain and seen limping around. This may be a big blow because Pant possesses the firepower that India requires to down the order. Even KL Rahul is selected as a backup for wicket wicket-keeping option.
Indian Team Injury Concerns
Already team India has lost their main players ahead of Champions Trophy. India's pace bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah has been out from the team due to a back problem that was caused during the Bgt series. This is a big blow for India where their leader of the bowling pack is missing the tournament.
However, another good news is that Mohammad Shami is back into the side who is forbidden looking fit and fine. Shami participated in the final ODI between India and England which India whitewashed England completely. Other players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul were also seen in good touch in that series. Captain Rohit Sharma would have gained a lot of confidence with his knock of 119 which he hit against England in the second ODI.
Virat Kohli too showed his glimpse of coming back in the third ODI with his vital 50. But the major concern is Rishabh Pant's latest injury because India can't lose another big armour before the match against Bangladesh on 20th February.
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