Published: Feb 28, 2025, 11:57 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 28, 2025, 11:57 PM (IST)
Assured of a semifinal slot, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted that the team might ring in some changes in the bowling attack for its final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand on Sunday.
At the same time, Doeschate said the side would not compromise on the balance as it also wants to top the group with an all-win preliminary campaign.
“We’ve had two pretty tough training sessions, so that’s been the preparation. In terms of the bench strength, I think the priority is making sure that we have our best guys available and fully fit for the second game (semifinal on March 4),” Doeschate told reporters.
“But we also don’t want to rest them for another two days. So to get that balance right, we might just try to share the bowling out a little bit. But we obviously want to win against New Zealand as well. It’s important that we keep that momentum going. And obviously to top the group as well. So the balance of those two things I just mentioned for the selection to be thought about,” Doeschate added.
India’s assistant coach was also asked about skipper Rohit Sharma’s availability for the clash against the Black Caps and he stated that it is an injury which the 37-year-old has suffered before so he knows how to handle it.
“He’s all right. You can see he’s batting a little bit further than earlier. It’s an injury he’s had before, so he knows how to manage it really well,” Doeschate said.
