Mohammed Shami & Kuldeep Rested for New Zealand match, Arshdeep & Varun Chakravarthy Likely Replacements
India might rest Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav for today’s match against New Zealand. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy will likely take their places in the team.

India already securing a spot in the semifinals, and the Indian team is expected to make a few changes for their match against New Zealand. Reports said that Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav might be rested for today's match, with Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy likely to replace them.
India Likely to Rest Key Players Against New Zealand, Arshdeep & Varun to Get a Chance
Since India has already qualified for the semifinals, the Indian team might use this match to try out Arshdeep & Varun Chakravarthy players and their main bowlers Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav a break before the semifinals. Shami and Kuldeep have been important for India’s bowling, so the Indian team is resting them could help keep them fresh for the semifinals.
🚨 ARSHDEEP & VARUN WILL PLAY vs NEW ZEALAND 🚨
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 2, 2025
- Mohammed Shami & Kuldeep Yadav likely rested in today's match, Arshdeep Singh & Varun Chakravarthy likely replaced them. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/WyVN4IqB0Q
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For Arshdeep and Varun, this is a golden opportunity to show their skills and performances in this match. Arshdeep has been effective with the new ball swing and in the death overs with yorkers, while Varun’s mystery spin could strengthen the bowling attack. With these changes, it will be interesting to see how India will play this match against New Zealand.
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