The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
India Vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy: Arshdeep Set To Play As IND Likely To Make Big Change
Assistant coach Ryan Doeschate, later in the ev💎ening, hinted that the bowling line-up could be changed a bit
If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace Shami, who has rece🌄ntly returned to the national fold following a long injury lay-off.
Arshdeep trained under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel, bowling 13 overs with full ﷺrun-up while Shami only bowled 6-7 overs with a curtailed run-up. He was not bowling full steam.
During the game against Pakistan ൩on February 23, Shami had received treatment in his right leg from the physios just after bowling his third over of the innings.
The body language of the players during the t꧃raining session on Friday suggested that India are likely to give Shami a much-needed break before all important semi-finals.
While KL Rahul in his inter💖action with media was not very sure if India would alter the winning combination despite the temp🃏tation, assistant coach Ryan Doeschate, later in the evening, hinted that the bowling line-up could be changed a bit.
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