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The Rohit Sharma-led Team India had their second training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Monday, February 17 ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav were seen hitting the nets, Indian all-rounders also joined them, including Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya and others.
However, star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who sustained a freak knee injury during India’s first training session, was seen training cautiously. It is to be noted that Pant was hit on his left knee on Sunday as he trained next to where Hardik Pandya was gruelling in the nets. One of the shots from the Indian all-rounder directly struck on Pant, leading him to leave the field in pain.
Rishabh Pant skips wicketkeeping training ahead of India’s CT 2025 opener: Reports
While Pant was back on the field for some light drills with his knee strapped up, the Indian youngster skipper the wicketkeeping drills the following day. As reported by PTI, Pant appeared to struggle during India’s second session in Dubai and was seen limping a bit. He also skipped wicketkeeping and fielding practice and looked a bit rusty when he came out to bat.
The Rohit Sharma-led Team India will kickstart their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Following the match, they will then take on arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23 at the DICS before taking on new Zealand in their final group match on March 2.
