"Whether We Have Hardik Pandya Or Not...": Rohit Sharma Lifts Lid On Cricket World Cup Strategy

02.11.2023 - 06:39 sports.ndtv.com

India captain Rohit Sharma has suggested that the team could be tempted to play three spinners, if required, in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

Rohit's remark came on the eve of India's Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With vice-captain Hardik Pandya out of the match due to an ankle injury, India face a big selection call, as far as the combination of the team is concerned.

Rohit emphasised that even if Hardik is fit to play the remaining games, the team is open to try different combinations. "All sorts of combination are possible.

We can still play three spinners and two seamers if need be. In this tournament you've seen that spinners are actually the ones stopping that run flow in the middle overs.

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