Rohit Sharma Ready to Face New Zealand After Recovering from Injury

India captain Rohit Sharma has been declared fit for the team's upcoming match against New Zealand, after recovering from a hamstring injury.

India captain Rohit Sharma has been deemed fit for the team's upcoming clash with New Zealand, according to assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. Sharma had picked up a hamstring injury during India's win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy last Sunday.

India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Indian team assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said in Dubai. https://t.co/LNbgsdI9uJ pic.twitter.com/WPBFCpdkMK

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During the match against Pakistan, Sharma briefly left the field after sustaining the injury while fielding. However, he later returned to score a quick 20, helping India secure a six-wicket victory and advance to the semi-finals. Providing an update on Sharma's condition, Ten Doeschate said, “He's all right. It's an injury he's had before, so he knows how to manage it really well.”