In response to the question of whether India would continue to employ a four-pronged spin attack, Indian captain Rohit Sharma gave a vague response.
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, March 4, India and Australia will square off in the Champions Trophy’s first semi-final. The forthcoming match will mark the first time the two dominant cricketing nations have faced one another in the 50-over format since the 2023 World Cup final.
“We must consider how we can squeeze four spinners even if we choose to play four. When we don’t, we don’t. When it comes to bowling alternatives, we shall attempt to use whatever suits us best. I say this because we are fully aware of the circumstances and know exactly what works and what doesn’t function in this situation. Thus, we’ll simply wait a day. We’ll consider the best combo to choose. But it’s alluring,” Rohit said.
After Varun Chakravarthy’s incredible five-wicket haul against New Zealand at the same venue, he also discussed the conundrum surrounding his inclusion in the starting XI.
“We now have to consider how we might get that mix. He complied with all requests. He has something unique about him, I also mentioned at the post-match. And he takes five to five wickets and knocks people over when he does it correctly. Let’s just attempt to evaluate. “All we want to do is go back and consider the Australian batting lineup and how we can try to figure out what bowling options will work against them,” he continued.
This is Dubai, not where we live: Rohit Sharma
The top-order batsman also emphasized that the Indian team is as unfamiliar with the Dubai conditions as the opposing teams have been with the venue thus far. He further clarified the significance of condition adaptation, especially in a high-stakes situation.
Additionally, you’re referring to the semifinal. Both teams will undoubtedly be under pressure to win the match. It is crucial, in my opinion, that we continue to concentrate on our tasks, do them, and do them correctly. The outcome will follow if we continue to do what we are intended to. We have no idea which pitch we will be playing on in the semi-final. In any case, we must adjust and observe the situation. On that, we’ll play. This is Dubai, not where we live. We don’t play many games here, therefore. For us, too, this is novel,” Rohit said.
The 50-over champions are always a threat in ICC competitions, especially though Australia is playing a second-string team. The 50-over World Cup winners and the runners-up from the previous Champions Trophy edition are expected to engage in a fierce match.
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