Game time is at a premium for teams as the World Cup edges closer. India's key players have either been kept out by lengthy injuries or have been periodically rested during the last two T20 World Cup years. And in that respect, the Sri Lankan monsoon isn't helping. For example, it remains to be seen how pace ace Jasprit Bumrah holds up after bowling 10 overs in a competitive match or how Rohit Sharma sees him dovetail with the rest of the bowling line-up in the game's different phases. That though will have to wait for at least one more game with Bumrah set to miss this game against Nepal after
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India's top-order, bowling attack in need of miles under the belt

Rohit Sharma will hope his batting unit find their rhythm at the earliest © AFP