Indian fans were frustrated as Arshdeep Singh remained benched for India's Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand. Despite his T20I success, the pacer was overlooked again, leading to widespread criticism of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.

India are playing their last game in Group A against New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Having won both the games in the group stage so far, confirming the qualification for semi-final,

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Zaheer Khan believes India should rest Mohammed Shami against New Zealand and give Arshdeep Singh a chance, considering Shami's minor injury scare and Arshdeep's impressive T20I form ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Mohammed Shami received treatment during the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash. Arshdeep Singh will likely to feature in India's third clash against New Zealand.

If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace Shami, who has recently returned to the national fold following a long injury lay-off.

Having already booked their seat in the semi-finals, India take on New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy 2025 Group A fixture, in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand have also booked their seat in the semis,