On February 22, Rishabh Pant was a major missing in the India nets, to which the Indian vice captain Shubman Gill said that the keeper is suffering from viral fever. In the pre-match press conference, Gill said to the press, "Firstly, Rishabh is, I think, down with viral; that is why he did not come for practice." The young wicketkeeper has been a center of limelight after failing to make a space in the playing XI. Since the England series, Pant has not played a single ODI, and that has reportedly raged him. Several reports have suggested that he has expressed his frustration to his close ones for not getting chances. He reportedly said that, had he been given a chance but failed to perform, he would walk away happily. Moreover, he also indicated the presence of external factors behind him to get benched. Even critics have questioned the team's approach of choosing KL Rahul as the first choice keeper. Notably, Rishabh had earlier been injured in Dubai, as a ball from Hardik Pandya hit his knees, in the nets. Read also: IND vs PAK Live: ICC CT 2025 Match 5 - Ball-by-Ball Commentary Shubhman Gill on India vs Pakistan India and Pakistan will clash in a crucial Champions Trophy match on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Unlike the rest of the tournaments, Pakistan is an inch ahead of India in terms of numbers, especially with the 2017 title, which they would like to defend in 2025. Speaking to the press, Indian vice captain Shubman Gill emphasized that the neutral team approaches every match with the same preparation, regardless of the hype. He also spoke about his newly received role of vice captain and ensured that this hasn’t changed much in his approach. But with the new role, he tries to keep the boys motivated. He said, "Those are the kinds of conversations that I have with them whenever I get the chance or if I see if someone is feeling a little low or lacking in something. I talk to them and have those conversations." Regarding Dubai’s conditions, Gill noted dew was not a factor against Bangladesh and stressed the importance of strike rotation in middle overs. He further ensured to play high-risk fearless cricket, but it will depend more on the pitch conditions.