The second match of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand is being played in Auckland. Captain Virat Kohli has taken a shocking decision for this match. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was given rest in the match and Navdeep Saini was included in the playing eleven in his place. Virat Kohli won the toss in the second ODI and decided to bowl first. After the toss, the Indian captain told about the playing XI and Mohammed Shami was told to be given rest in this match. He said that keeping in mind the test series, it has been decided to give rest to Shami. Kohli's statement did not embrace anyone as Jasprit Bumrah is also scheduled to play in the Test. If it was a matter of comfort, Bumrah was also to be given rest.
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who is commentating during the match, said, "There is still 12 days to play the Test match. If you are thinking before so many days, then where is the focus on today's match. This match is very important If you lose it then Team India will lose the series. Shami has been your number one bowler. It was strange to give him rest in important matches. However, if Shami is rested then Bumrah will also be given rest."
At the same time, former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra said, "Last year, Shami was the highest one-day wicket-taker in world cricket. It is a surprise decision to keep him out of the team in the crucial match. If you have to win the match then the important bowlers need to be in the team. "
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