Why Rohit Sharma Has Dropped Arshdeep Singh In IND vs BAN Champions Trophy Match?

Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh [Source: @CricketNDTV, @Roysaurav07/x.com]

India are starting their campaign for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with their opening clash against Bangladesh. India have made a couple of changes from their last ODI playing XI against England. One of the major changes was the resting of Arshdeep Singh and the inclusion of Mohammed Shami in the side.

Let us try and analyse why India rested Arshdeep Singh for the opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025 

Why India Included Mohammed Shami In Place Of Arshdeep Singh For The Match Against Bangladesh?

Experience Of Big Stages - Mohammed Shami has been a trusted soldier for India for long. He has established himself as an integral part of the bowling attack. While India are already going in with Harshit Rana, they might have wanted a bit experience in their pace department. The need for experience would have solidified Shami's place in the XI.

ICC Tournament Record: Notably, this will be the first match for Shami in the ICC Champions Trophy. However, he has represented India in World Cups and has been brilliant for them there. He has 55 wickets in 18 ODI World Cup matches and that speaks volume about how much he loves the ICC Tournaments. His performances in ICC tournaments previously makes him an important part of the playing XI.

X-Factor: Mohammed Shami with his brilliant seam presentation has often emerged as the X-factor in the Indian bowling. Shami has the uncanny knack for picking up important wickets and putting his team on the front foot. The ability of the pacer to impact a game at any stage makes him a vital part of the XI.

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