Divya Delhi:  India advanced for the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals, and their final group stage encounter against New Zealand was crucial with Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir playing 11. Since teams can only play 5 games in the tournament, this is their only chance to experiment. The match will determine India's semi-final opponent, but adding depth is more crucial. Resting Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel and giving Washington Sundar the spin game would be sensible. Team India has played five games in the past six months, and several bench players have not played. Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, and Arshdeep Singh have all never played 50 overs. Arshdeep and Varun played in Vijay Hazare Trophy, but their inexperience in white coloums hurts. Washington Sundar is an essential part of New Zealand's Champions Trophy final challenge. If he gets match practice now, India can train him for knock-on scenarios. New Zealand batsmen include left-handers Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, and Mitchell Santner, with Devon Conway or Mark Chapman possible. Kuldeep Yadav for wrist-spinner, Axar Patel for left-arm orthodox spinners, and Ravindra Jadeja will subdue India between overs. Washington will need an offspin test against the Kiwis before the final. If that doesn't happen, Sundar will provide India a much-needed bench weapon after weeks of injuries and tactical strain.