Despite mediocre performance, this player will play Champions Trophy with the blessings of captain Rohit Sharma, he scores runs at an average of only 33.

Team India has been announced for the Champions Trophy (ICC Champions Trophy 2025) under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. During this period, a 15-member team has been selected for the Champions Trophy. During this ICC event, the Indian captain has advocated a lot for a player. He has been forcibly included in the team. However, if we talk about the recent performance of the player who has been supported by captain Rohit Sharma, then there has been nothing special.

On January 18, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma had announced Team India through a press conference.

Rohit Sharma included Rishabh Pant in place of Sanju Samson.

According to the report of Dainik Jagran, there was a discussion between Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma about choosing between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. Gambhir's choice was Sanju Samson, but Ajit and Rohit's choice was Pant. He wanted to see him in the team at any cost.

Apart from this discussion, many other players were discussed for a long time, but Pant was discussed for the longest time. However, BCCI ignored coach Gautam Gambhir and listened to Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant was given a chance.

Rishabh Pant's performance is nothing special in ODI

Pant has not had any special performance with the white ball. Under the guise of natural play, he often plays irresponsible shots and gets out. Pant has played 31 ODI matches so far.

During these matches, 871 runs have been scored from his bat. In these matches he has scored one century and five half-centuries. During this period his average remained very ordinary.

Talking about Sanju Samson, this player has not got continuous opportunities, Sanju Samson has scored 510 runs in 14 innings of 16 matches for India in ODIs. Sanju Samson has 1 century and 3 fifties in his name in ODI cricket. If seen on the basis of statistics, Sanju Samson is better than Rishabh Pant in this matter also.