Ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, India skipper Rohiit Sharma revealed that all-rounder AxarPatel was told by the management during the England series that he will bat at number five no matter what is the situation.
After India’s 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team management will decide if four spinners will play in the semi-final against Australia on Tuesday and a call will be taken on the bowling options after looking at the pitch and weather conditions.
Rahul has been the quintessential team player, willingly adapting to every role – whether opening the innings, batting in the middle order, or keeping wickets.