India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant who is currently in Dubai alongside the Rohit Sharma-led side for the Champions Trophy 2025 clash has missed the team's practice sessions ahead of the high-voltage clash against Pakistan. Pant's absence in India's training sessions sparked a lot of speculations about the star.
India vice-captain Shubman Gill revealed that Pant missed the training sessions because he is down with viral fever.
"Rishabh Pant is down with viral fever and that's why he was not in training today. The conversations I have had with the players are that I go and talk to players that are feeling a little low - who are not playing regularly" said Gill during India's press conference ahead of Pakistan clash.
However, Pant missed his spot in India's playing XI during their opener clash against Bangladesh as the management featured with KL Rahul.
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Team India are currently preparing for the Champions Trophy high voltage clash against Pakistan which will take place at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on February 23.
Rohit-led side have won their first league match of Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh and on the other hand, Pakistan are coming after losing their first clash against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025 hosts Pakistan are currently on the verge of getting out from the marquee event. The upcoming clash against India will be a do-or-die chance for them to stay in the semifinal race of the tournament.
