Indian cricket workforce skipper Rohit Sharma stated on Tuesday that he has simply 13 gamers to select from for the ultimate ODI match towards Australia in Rajkot. Shubman Gill was not obtainable for choice after the squad was hit by a viral illness whereas quick bowlers Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami together with all-rounder Hardik Pandya opted to return house. While there may be not a lot rigidity among the many workforce administration because the facet has already sealed the three-match sequence towards Australia, they want all of the gamers to regain match health in time for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023.

“We have got a lot of players who are sick and not available, a lot of players have personal problems so they have gone home and a few of the guys have been rested as well. We have got 13 players at this point in time,” stated Rohit throughout the pre-match press meet.

“Obviously, Gill has been rested, Shami, Hardik and Shardul have all gone home…again, personal things. Axar, obviously, is not available for this game,” Rohit stated.

Rohit stated the viral illness going across the group too has added to the uncertainty.

“There is a bit of viral going around in the team as well. So, there is a lot of uncertainty in the team at this point in time which we cannot help,” he added.

Axar Patel is recuperating at NCA from the left quadricep harm that he suffered throughout the Asia Cup.

“Looking at the next few weeks it is quite important for us to look after the players and their well-being.”

“So, it is okay for them to be at home at this point — the reason being we want everybody to be fresh during the World Cup and hopefully they can come back fresh,” he stated.

(With PTI inputs)