Indian captain Rohit Sharma batted in the nets on Friday amid speculations that he can rest for the final Group B match against New Zealand.

Familiarity with conditions is one thing, to be able to adapt one’s games, mindsets and attitudes to these conditions is quite another.

Ahead of India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate provided an update on Rohit Sharma.Speaking to reporters in Dubai, ten Doeschate assured that Rohit is managing his injury effectively.

Rohit Sharma put an end to his injury speculations as he came into bat in the nets in the practice session two days before the game against New Zealand. He faced a lot of deliveries from Harshit Rana and Hardik Pandya.

KL Rahul gave a major update on Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami's fitness ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy clash between India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 2). Both Rohit and Shami suffered injury scares in India's victory over Pakistan.

As concerns over the fitness of Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami loom before India's final group-stage game against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy, star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul shared a crucial update during a pre-match press briefing.

Rishabh Pant could replace injured Rohit Sharma as Shubman Gill may make his ODI captaincy debut in India's Champions Trophy Group A match against New Zealand.

While the bowlers and middle-order batsmen have contributed to these victories, the opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill have captured the spotlight. The duo is well on their way to becoming one of India's greatest opening partnerships in one-day international history.