KL Rahul has been starting for India as their wicketkeeper in Dubai, with Rishabh Pant being placed in the bench.

With India and New Zealand already in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate discussed the team's wicketkeeping dilemma, sparking debate over whether Rishabh Pant should replace KL Rahul in their final group-stage match.

While Team India's assistant coach did not rule out the possibility of Rishabh Pant playing in the upcoming matches, he pointed out that KL Rahul has been in good form.

KL Rahul, competing with Rishabh Pant, acknowledged the pressure in India's ODI team. Rahul, with a strong performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, emphasises playing to his strengths while accepting Pant's potential.

Ahead of India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate provided an update on Rohit Sharma.Speaking to reporters in Dubai, ten Doeschate assured that Rohit is managing his injury effectively.

India's keeper-batter admits keeping someone like Pant out of the XI comes with its own pressures, and also heaps praise on Shami

Rishabh Pant rejoined Team India’s practice sessions in Dubai after overcoming a viral fever, ahead of their crucial group-stage match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. India, having secured a semifinal berth with victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan,

KL Rahul has admitted to competition with Rishabh Pant in the ODI team. Rahul has revealed that there is always a temptation for the coach and the captain to play the aggressive Pant ahead of him.

KL Rahul was asked if there is any competition with Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper's spot in India team in the pre-match press conference ahead of Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand