India set to tackle England within the semifinal of the continued T20 World Cup at Adelaide. Riding on confidence, Team India produced an excellent efficiency throughout the Super 12 spherical as they completed prime in Group 2. While alternatively, England obtained the second place in Group 2.
Ahead of the much-awaited conflict, India skipper Rohit Sharma briefed a press convention and talked about his crew mixture for the mega conflict.
Rishabh Pant was given an opportunity in taking part in XI in India’s final recreation in opposition to Zimbabwe. He had an excellent day with the maintaining gloves scored simply 3 runs.
“Between DK and Pant, I had just during the last game as well, Pant was the only guy who did not get to play on this tour at all except the two games we played at Perth. They were unofficial practice games but since then he has not had a hit. He was missing game-time, so we wanted to give him time and have some options as well if we want to make changes in the semi-final or final,” mentioned Rohit throughout a pre-match press convention.
“It will be unfair to bring a guy out of nowhere and make him play the game, so that was the thought. But again, we have told the guys that everyone needs to be ready for whichever game they play, whether it is the semis or league games. It was a little tactical as well considering we did not know which team we would play in semi-final before that Zimbabwe game. We wanted to make sure to give the left-hander an opportunity to counter those spinners who bowl in the middle. But again, what is going to happen tomorrow, I cannot tell you know but both of those keepers will be in play for selection,” he added.
India haven’t received any T20 World Cup after lifting the title for the primary time in 2007. While England have received it in 2010.
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