In the second match of the Champions Trophy, the Indian team lost the toss and got the first bowling invitation. Bangladesh won the toss and chose batting first. In this match, Rohit Sharma took a shocking decision. Rohit took big decisions for Team India's playing XI. Rohit excluded fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. Harshit Rana has got a chance in his place. Along with this, Varun Chakraborty is also not included in the team. Ravindra Jadeja was preferred on him. Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant also did not join the team.

India's playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Akshar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.

Rohit Sharma was happy to lose the toss

Rohit Sharma lost the toss against Bangladesh and he was happy with this because Bangladesh gave him fielding first. Bangladesh chose batting on the pitch of Dubai, which made Rohit Sharma happy. Rohit believes that it is easy to chase in Dubai. Rohit said that he expects a good performance in the Champions Trophy.

Why was Harshit Rana chosen?

Now the question is why Rohit Sharma preferred Harshit Rana on Arshdeep Singh.

Akash Chopra was shocked by this decision because according to him, if there is a left arm pacer in the team, then it should be fed and Arshadeep specializes in taking wickets. By the way, there is a Dubai pitch behind giving Harshit a chance. In such a situation, there is a faster hit bowler who is a joyful Rana.

Varun Chakraborty, who is known for his mystery bowling, was also not chosen by Team India and his place is in the Jadeja team, which besides good batting, also do the fielding. Apart from this, he has a good experience of tournament like Champions Trophy.

India has given Kuldeep Yadav a chance as a spinner. Also, Akshar Patel also bowl well.

India has given Kuldeep Yadav a chance as a spinner. Also, Akshar Patel also bowl well.