India booked their semifinal clash with rivals Australia on March 4 following a 44-run win over NZ in their ICC Champions Trophy match

Arshdeep trained under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Morne Morkel, bowling 13 overs with full run-up while Shami bowled 6-7 overs with a curtailed run-up.

Mohammed Shami may be rested for the India-New Zealand clash, with Arshdeep Singh likely to take his place. Shami’s recent performance and leg treatment raise concerns about his fitness. The assistant coach highlighted the need to balance player readiness and team momentum ahead of the semi-finals.

IND vs NZ predicted playing 11, India vs New Zealand predicted playing 11 Champions Trophy: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage is set for an intense finish as India take on New Zealand in their final Group A match on Sunday (March 2) at the Dubai International Stadium.

The body language of the players during the training session on Friday suggested that India are likely to give Mohammed Shami a much-needed break

Mohammed Shami's calf trouble means India would like him to get some rest instead of taking on left-handers-studded New Zealand

India and New Zealand will face off in the final league match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (March 2). Both teams remain unbeaten in the tournament,

Both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami had hamstring niggles during India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai.