Rohit Sharma Expected to Play Against New Zealand

India is set to face New Zealand in their final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with both teams having already secured spots in the semi-finals. Despite an injury scare, Rohit Sharma is expected to play against New Zealand, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming his fitness. Rohit's impressive leadership, with a 74.07% winning percentage in ODIs, will be crucial against Australia in the upcoming semi-finals. Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who performed exceptionally against New Zealand, might play a key role given the spin-friendly conditions in Dubai. India plans to manage player workload due to a short turnaround between matches, suggesting possible changes in the bowling lineup. The importance of maintaining momentum and topping Group A is emphasized alongside the tactical use of spinners against New Zealand's batting lineup.