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Rohit Sharma Skips Net Practice Ahead Of New Zealand Match. Report Provides Worrying Update

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was the only frontline batter to not go into the nets during a practice session on Wednesday ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand, according to a report by Times Of India. Following the win over Pakistan, Indian players trained for the first time at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy and although all players warmed up by playing football and running laps, Rohit did not take part in any strenuous physical activity. The report claimed that he "jogged gently under the watch of Strength & Conditioning coach Soham Desai" but was not moving freely. He suffered a hamstring injury during the game against Pakistan but during the post-match presentation, he said that he was doing fine and there was no cause for any worry.

India Receive Massive Boost Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has rejoined the team after attending to a personal emergency back home and was part of the squad's training session on Wednesday. Morkel had to leave the Indian camp a couple of days before the team's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20. The former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy here. Shubman Gill, who has been India's stand out batter in the tournament, was the only one who did not turn up for practice.

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Time With Spinners Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semi-Finals

The Indian cricket team had a strenuous training session on Wednesday with talismanic batter Virat Kohli spending a lot of time facing spinners even as bowling coach Morne Morkel rejoined the side after attending to a personal emergency back home. Virat not only faced the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja during the training session but also spent more than half an hour plying the net bowlers ahead of the clash against New Zealand on Sunday. Pace bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami too was seen bowling at full tilt, swinging the ball both ways and rapping Kohli twice on his pads, while Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh too looked determined to give their best during the session.

Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy

India's young pace sensation Harshit Rana opened up about the teachings he has received from current best Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Morne Morkel, allowing him to thrive in international cricket. With stakes running high in the Champions Trophy, India management decided to put its faith in Harshit ahead of left-armer Arshdeep Singh, who holds a fair share of experience in delivering at ICC events.

Days Before Champions Trophy Start, India Bowling Coach Returns Home Due To 'Personal Emergency'

Just days before the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel had to fly back home from Dubai due to the death of his father. Morkel reached Dubai with the other members of the Indian team on February 15 and was part of many training sessions in the Middle Eastern region. But, the South African wasn't a part of the team's practice session on Monday. It was later reported that the former Proteas fast bowler was preparing to return home due to the unforeseen development.

India's Shivam Dube Feels "Great" To Contribute As All-Rounder Against England In 5th T20I

Following his side's massive win over England in the fifth match of the series, India's Shivam Dube said that it was a great feeling for him to contribute as an allrounder. Abhishek Sharma's all-round performance in the match guided the hosts India to a historic victory over England in the fifth and final match of the series at the Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. With this victory, India sealed the five-match series 4-1 after having already sealed the series.

India Coach Provides Fresh Update On Mohammed Shami's Fitness: "Catching To Him..."

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel is delighted at having Mohammed Shami back in the squad, hinting at a possible return for the veteran pacer in the upcoming game. Shami, who made his first appearance for India since the ODI World Cup 2023 final, played in the third T20I against England. Though he went wicketless, the experienced seamer showcased his trademark seam position, conceding 25 runs in three overs at an economy rate of 8.33. Speaking about Shami's impact, Morkel said in the post-match press conference, "Shami's been bowling really well, catching to him at warm-ups... so very happy he's coming along. He's probably going to get an opportunity in the next game, we'll see how things go, but excited to have him back in the group."

Watch: Axar Patel Seen In New Role Ahead Of 3rd T20I Against England In Rajkot

Ahead of the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India's vice-captain and all-rounder Axar Patel was seen in an all-new role where he was seen making the vlog of the Indian Cricket Team on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official social media handle, X and posted a video in which Axar was seen making a vlog where he covered the Men in Blue's journey from Chennai airport to the hotel in Rajkot where the third match of the series is set to be played.

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Rohit Sharma Skips Net Practice Ahead Of New Zealand Match. Report Provides Worrying Update

India Receive Massive Boost Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Time With Spinners Ahead Of Champions Trophy Semi-Finals

Harshit Rana Highlights Jasprit Bumrah 'Factor' Behind Bangladesh Heroics In Champions Trophy

Days Before Champions Trophy Start, India Bowling Coach Returns Home Due To 'Personal Emergency'

India's Shivam Dube Feels "Great" To Contribute As All-Rounder Against England In 5th T20I

India Coach Provides Fresh Update On Mohammed Shami's Fitness: "Catching To Him..."

Watch: Axar Patel Seen In New Role Ahead Of 3rd T20I Against England In Rajkot