India's Focus Must Be On Ensuring Fitness Of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

22.09.2024 - 18:07 sports.ndtv.com

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell said on Sunday that Rohit Sharma-led Team India must focus on ensuring the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for their upcoming matches.

Rohit Sharma-led India clinched a massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

Currently, India leads the WTC standings . Their upcoming WTC series include New Zealand (three Tests at home), and Australia (five Tests away).

In his column for ESPNcricinfo, Chappell said that India's main goal should be to get more players into form. "India's main goal should be to get as many players into form as possible while avoiding major injuries.

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