NEW DELHI: Ahead of India's crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the team's wicketkeeping choice between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. While Pant has remained on the sidelines, ten Doeschate acknowledged the tough selection calls at the highest level.
"It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but that's the nature of sport at this level. KL's been good. He didn't get many chances, and when you're batting at six or seven, it's difficult to get proper opportunities," he said while speaking to reporters in Dubai.