Ace India seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> has returned to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, fuelling his chances of making a potential early comeback in the IPL 2025. Bumrah reported at the NCA for the second time in over a week to assess his readiness for the 18th edition of the cash-rich league starting Saturday (Mar 22). Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the marquee clash on Sunday evening.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-jasprit-bumrah-leaves-scg-amid-injury-scare-post-lunch-on-day-2-watch-8589779" rel="dofollow">Bumrah suffered a back injury during the fifth and final BGT Test against Australia at the SCG</a> in January and has been out of action since. Though he came close to attaining full fitness in time for the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a last-minute lapse forced the selectors to overlook him; despite not having him, India won its third CT title by beating New Zealand in the final.
However, with the IPL 2025 just around the corner, MI is sweating over Bumrah&rsquo;s fitness. During his first visit to the NCA, Bumrah complained of back pain and discomfort while bowling, with the NCA doctors recommending specific exercises for the same, further advising him to return a week later.
Should Bumrah feel comfortable in his follow-through, jump, and while delivering the ball, he shall return earlier than expected to the Mumbai Indians squad for the impending season. However, per latest reports, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-injury-update-latest-news-blow-for-mumbai-indians-as-pacer-ruled-out-of-first-few-ipl-2025-games-8852847" rel="dofollow">ace seamer would miss the first week's action</a>.
On his potential return date, MI&rsquo;s head coach Mahela Jayawardene said, "He just started that progress. We have to wait and see what their feedback is on him. At the moment, everything is going well, but obviously, it is on a day-to-day basis, the progress. He is in good spirits, and hopefully, he can join the team sooner."
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"Obviously, not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and he has been a fantastic pro for us for many years," he further said during the pre-season presser.
<h2>Sanju to report at NCA next month</h2>
Besides, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will also return to the NCA for clearance next month. After receiving partial clearance over his finger injury, Sanju can bat but wasn't cleared to keep wickets following surgery on his index finger.
As a result, RR decided to use him as the impact player for the first three games, with young batter Riyan Parag named team captain in his place. After three matches, Samson will report to the NCA to determine his role in the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: During his first visit to the NCA, Bumrah complained of discomfort while bowling, with the NCA doctors recommending specific exercises for the same.

Ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, fuelling his chances of making a potential early comeback in the IPL 2025. Bumrah reported at the NCA for the second time in over a week to assess his readiness for the 18th edition of the cash-rich league starting Saturday (Mar 22). Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the marquee clash on Sunday evening. Bumrah suffered a back injury during the fifth and final BGT Test against Australia at the SCG in January and has been out of action since. Though he came close to attaining full fitness in time for the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a last-minute lapse forced the selectors to overlook him; despite not having him, India won its third CT title by beating New Zealand in the final. However, with the IPL 2025 just around the corner, MI is sweating over Bumrah’s fitness. During his first visit to the NCA, Bumrah complained of back pain and discomfort while bowling, with the NCA doctors recommending specific exercises for the same, further advising him to return a week later. Should Bumrah feel comfortable in his follow-through, jump, and while delivering the ball, he shall return earlier than expected to the Mumbai Indians squad for the impending season. However, per latest reports, the ace seamer would miss the first week's action. On his potential return date, MI’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene said, "He just started that progress. We have to wait and see what their feedback is on him. At the moment, everything is going well, but obviously, it is on a day-to-day basis, the progress. He is in good spirits, and hopefully, he can join the team sooner." Also read | IPL 2025 Rule Change: BCCI informs all captains of two massive rule changes ahead of IPL 2025, check out "Obviously, not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and he has been a fantastic pro for us for many years," he further said during the pre-season presser. Sanju to report at NCA next month Besides, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will also return to the NCA for clearance next month. After receiving partial clearance over his finger injury, Sanju can bat but wasn't cleared to keep wickets following surgery on his index finger. As a result, RR decided to use him as the impact player for the first three games, with young batter Riyan Parag named team captain in his place. After three matches, Samson will report to the NCA to determine his role in the remainder of the tournament. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah’s NCA return fuels chances of his early IPL 2025 comeback

Mumbai Indians head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahela-jayawardene">Mahela Jayawardene</a> has confirmed that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the initial stages of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> 2025 due to injury. Bumrah, who suffered back spasms during the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and has not played any cricket since.
Speaking at a press conference, Jayawardene provided an update on Bumrah&rsquo;s recovery, saying that they are awaiting feedback from the BCCI medical team. "Jasprit is currently at the NCA and has just started his progress. Everything is going well, but it's a day-to-day process. He is in good spirits, but not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and has been a fantastic pro for us for many years," he said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Jayawardene acknowledged that Mumbai Indians will have to find an alternative in Bumrah&rsquo;s absence. "We&rsquo;ll have to wait or find someone else to step up. The early part of the season allows us to try a few things and see how they work," he added.
<h2>SKY to lead MI in opening match</h2>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> will be leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) as announced on Wednesday (Mar 19). With MI set to take on CSK, regular skipper Hardik Pandya will serve a one-match suspension which from last season with Suryakumar set to deputise.
"Yeah, Surya obviously leads India as well. When I am not there, he is the ideal choice in this format (to lead). He is an exciting option as well," Hardik Pandya said on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 23, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Bumrah, who suffered back spasms during final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been undergoing rehabilitation at NCA and has not played any cricket since

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the initial stages of Indian Premier League 2025 due to injury. Bumrah, who suffered back spasms during the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and has not played any cricket since. Speaking at a press conference, Jayawardene provided an update on Bumrah’s recovery, saying that they are awaiting feedback from the BCCI medical team. "Jasprit is currently at the NCA and has just started his progress. Everything is going well, but it's a day-to-day process. He is in good spirits, but not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and has been a fantastic pro for us for many years," he said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. Jayawardene acknowledged that Mumbai Indians will have to find an alternative in Bumrah’s absence. "We’ll have to wait or find someone else to step up. The early part of the season allows us to try a few things and see how they work," he added. SKY to lead MI in opening match Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as announced on Wednesday (Mar 19). With MI set to take on CSK, regular skipper Hardik Pandya will serve a one-match suspension which from last season with Suryakumar set to deputise. "Yeah, Surya obviously leads India as well. When I am not there, he is the ideal choice in this format (to lead). He is an exciting option as well," Hardik Pandya said on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 23, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | 'It is a challenge', admits MI coach Mahela Jayawardene on Jasprit Bumrah missing initial games

In a blow to Mumbai Indians, premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the first few games of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The development was announced by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo on Friday (Mar 14). He is expected to join the team in early April, which is also subject to clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.&nbsp;
The IPL 2025 season starts on March 22 with the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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Bumrah is going through a stress-related back injury which he picked up in the fifth Test against Australia in away Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series earlier in January. He hasn't played any form of cricket since.
The pacer, owing to the injury, was also excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad despite being named among 15-man provisional team. BCCI, however, decided not to include him in the final 15 after assessing him before the tournament squad announcement deadline.
Bumrah is a vital cog in India's pace lineup. He played an important role in India winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in South Africa. His availability for the England Test tour, which follows the IPL 2025, will be crucial for India's chances.
With two world cups in sight- T20 in 2026 and ODI in 2027 - taking care of Bumrah's fitness is of paramount importance for India. Recently, former MI bowling coach and NZ pacer Shane Bond also said that Bumrah has to be taken care of extremely well in order to extend his career.
According to Bond, an injury in the same area where Bumrah had a surgery done in 2023, could potential end his career prematurely.
"Look, I think Booms will be fine, but it's just that [workload] management [matters]," Bond said in a chat with ESPNCricinfo during the Champions Trophy 2025.

Bumrah is going through a stress-related back injury which he picked up in the fifth Test against Australia in away BGT series earlier in January. Cricket Sports

In a blow to Mumbai Indians, premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the first few games of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The development was announced by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo on Friday (Mar 14). He is expected to join the team in early April, which is also subject to clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. The IPL 2025 season starts on March 22 with the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Also Read: Two-time ICC trophy winning all-rounder Axar Patel is new Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2025 Bumrah is going through a stress-related back injury which he picked up in the fifth Test against Australia in away Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series earlier in January. He hasn't played any form of cricket since. The pacer, owing to the injury, was also excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad despite being named among 15-man provisional team. BCCI, however, decided not to include him in the final 15 after assessing him before the tournament squad announcement deadline. Bumrah is a vital cog in India's pace lineup. He played an important role in India winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in South Africa. His availability for the England Test tour, which follows the IPL 2025, will be crucial for India's chances. With two world cups in sight- T20 in 2026 and ODI in 2027 - taking care of Bumrah's fitness is of paramount importance for India. Recently, former MI bowling coach and NZ pacer Shane Bond also said that Bumrah has to be taken care of extremely well in order to extend his career. According to Bond, an injury in the same area where Bumrah had a surgery done in 2023, could potential end his career prematurely. "Look, I think Booms will be fine, but it's just that [workload] management [matters]," Bond said in a chat with ESPNCricinfo during the Champions Trophy 2025.

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Blow for Mumbai Indians as pacer ruled out of first few IPL 2025 games

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond feels that an injury around the same area on the back could potentially be a 'career-ender' for India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bond's remarks come after Bumrah was excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad and hasn't played since picking up a back injury in the Sydney Test against Australia in January earlier this year.
"When he went off for scans, it was at Sydney, there was some messaging coming up around that he had sprains and stuff like that," Bond told ESPNcricinfo in a chat. "I worried that it wasn't going to be a sprain, it might be a bony injury around that area [the back]. I thought he may struggle to make the Champions Trophy if it was."
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Bond explained that it is the transition, especially from T20s to Test cricket, that takes a toll on a bowlers body. Bumrah had a back surgery in 2023 but he went on to play five Tests continuously in Australia which may have triggered the problem.&nbsp;
"Look, I think Booms will be fine, but it's just that [workload] management [matters]," Bond said.
"Looking at the tours and the schedule going forward, where are the opportunities to give him a break, but really where are the danger periods? And often it is that the [transition from] IPL to the Test championship will be a risk.
"They may say, look, it's four Test matches in total. Or three. If we can get him through the English summer and he's fit, we can probably then go with some confidence that we can carry him across the rest of the formats. So that's hard because he is your best bowler, but if he has another injury in the same spot, that could be a career-ender, potentially, because I'm not sure you can have surgery on that spot again," added Bond.
With IPL set to start in less than two weeks and England tour thereafter, it'll be interesting to see how Bumrah is managed by the BCCI.

Bumrah was excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad and hasn't played since picking up a back injury in Sydney Test against Australia in January earlier this year.

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond feels that an injury around the same area on the back could potentially be a 'career-ender' for India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bond's remarks come after Bumrah was excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad and hasn't played since picking up a back injury in the Sydney Test against Australia in January earlier this year. "When he went off for scans, it was at Sydney, there was some messaging coming up around that he had sprains and stuff like that," Bond told ESPNcricinfo in a chat. "I worried that it wasn't going to be a sprain, it might be a bony injury around that area [the back]. I thought he may struggle to make the Champions Trophy if it was." Also Read: KL Rahul or former RCB star - Who will lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025? Have a look at possible options Bond explained that it is the transition, especially from T20s to Test cricket, that takes a toll on a bowlers body. Bumrah had a back surgery in 2023 but he went on to play five Tests continuously in Australia which may have triggered the problem. "Look, I think Booms will be fine, but it's just that [workload] management [matters]," Bond said. "Looking at the tours and the schedule going forward, where are the opportunities to give him a break, but really where are the danger periods? And often it is that the [transition from] IPL to the Test championship will be a risk. "They may say, look, it's four Test matches in total. Or three. If we can get him through the English summer and he's fit, we can probably then go with some confidence that we can carry him across the rest of the formats. So that's hard because he is your best bowler, but if he has another injury in the same spot, that could be a career-ender, potentially, because I'm not sure you can have surgery on that spot again," added Bond. With IPL set to start in less than two weeks and England tour thereafter, it'll be interesting to see how Bumrah is managed by the BCCI.

'Give him a break': Ex-MI bowling coach says 'another injury in the same spot could be career-ender' for Bumrah

Former South African speedster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dale-steyn">Dale Steyn</a> has named Allan Donald's bowling action as his favourite. While Steyn often leaned towards former Australian quick Brett Lee, he ultimately chose the legendary South African pacer.
In a video posted by ESPNcricinfo on X, Steyn consistently picked Lee when asked to choose between the Australian and other greats like Shoaib Akhtar, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wasim-akram">Wasim Akram</a>, Jasprit Bumrah, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/zaheer-khan">Zaheer Khan</a>. However, he briefly changed his choice when comparing Lee to former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond. Despite this, his final pick was Allan Donald, renowned for his smooth action and express pace.
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Donald, a key figure in South African cricket from 1991 to 2003, was a world-class bowler despite injuries affecting the latter part of his career. He retired after South Africa's exit from the 2003 World Cup. In 75 Tests, he claimed 330 wickets at an average of 22.25 and a strike rate of 47.0. In ODIs, he bagged 272 wickets in 164 matches at an average of 21.78.
<h2 data-start="619" data-end="986">Remarkable career for Steyn</h2>
Steyn himself enjoyed a remarkable career. In 93 Tests, he took 439 wickets at an average of 22.95, with best figures of 7/51. He also registered 27 four-wicket hauls, 26 five-wicket hauls, and five ten-wicket hauls. Holding the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings for a record 263 weeks between 2008 and 2014, he was a dominant force in world cricket.
In ODIs, Steyn played 125 matches, taking 196 wickets at an average of 25.95, with best figures of 6/39. He remains South Africa&rsquo;s fifth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, with Shaun Pollock leading the charts with 387 wickets. In T20Is, he took 64 wickets in 47 matches at an average of 18.35 and an economy rate of 6.94. His best figures in the format were 4/9, making him South Africa&rsquo;s second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is behind Tabraiz Shamsi (74 wickets).
Across all formats, Steyn claimed 699 international wickets at an average of 23.37, with best figures of 7/51. He recorded 29 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls, ranking second behind Pollock (823 wickets) as South Africa&rsquo;s highest wicket-taker in international cricket.

Cricket, Sports: The former South African pacer preferred Brett Lee's action even when he had to choose between Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram, Jasprit Bumrah or Zaheer Khan

Former South African speedster Dale Steyn has named Allan Donald's bowling action as his favourite. While Steyn often leaned towards former Australian quick Brett Lee, he ultimately chose the legendary South African pacer. In a video posted by ESPNcricinfo on X, Steyn consistently picked Lee when asked to choose between the Australian and other greats like Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram, Jasprit Bumrah, and Zaheer Khan. However, he briefly changed his choice when comparing Lee to former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond. Despite this, his final pick was Allan Donald, renowned for his smooth action and express pace. Also Read: Champions Trophy: Ahead of semifinal, Australia’s batters fine-tune against spin Donald, a key figure in South African cricket from 1991 to 2003, was a world-class bowler despite injuries affecting the latter part of his career. He retired after South Africa's exit from the 2003 World Cup. In 75 Tests, he claimed 330 wickets at an average of 22.25 and a strike rate of 47.0. In ODIs, he bagged 272 wickets in 164 matches at an average of 21.78. Remarkable career for Steyn Steyn himself enjoyed a remarkable career. In 93 Tests, he took 439 wickets at an average of 22.95, with best figures of 7/51. He also registered 27 four-wicket hauls, 26 five-wicket hauls, and five ten-wicket hauls. Holding the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings for a record 263 weeks between 2008 and 2014, he was a dominant force in world cricket. In ODIs, Steyn played 125 matches, taking 196 wickets at an average of 25.95, with best figures of 6/39. He remains South Africa’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, with Shaun Pollock leading the charts with 387 wickets. In T20Is, he took 64 wickets in 47 matches at an average of 18.35 and an economy rate of 6.94. His best figures in the format were 4/9, making him South Africa’s second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is behind Tabraiz Shamsi (74 wickets). Across all formats, Steyn claimed 699 international wickets at an average of 23.37, with best figures of 7/51. He recorded 29 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls, ranking second behind Pollock (823 wickets) as South Africa’s highest wicket-taker in international cricket.

Dale Steyn reveals his favourite bowling action – and it’s not Wasim or Bumrah‘s!

The Indian cricket team had a lot of success last year, with T20 World Cup win in June 2024 being one of the most memorable moments. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the architect of the victory alongside his red-ball exploits as well. For his performance, Bumrah was named 2024 Cricketer of the Year and received the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers trophy.
&ldquo;It feels really good,&rdquo; Bumrah said after receiving his trophy among other awards at the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan on Feb 23.
&ldquo;As a child, I'd seen some of my childhood heroes win this (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) award. Always a privilege when you get such an honour,&rdquo; he added.
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The pacer took 86 wickets across formats for India in 21 games (Tests and T20Is). Out of those 86 wickets, 71 came in Test cricket but Bumrah said that the T20 World Cup win is 'always going to be special.'
&ldquo;The T20 World Cup which we won is always going to be special and will be there in my mind. Obviously, a lot of learnings in my mind in the year as well. We played a lot of Test cricket, we got to know a lot of different experiences, so yeah, I'm very happy and hopefully better things will follow,&rdquo; said the pacer.
Bumrah is currently undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for the back issue he picked up during the last Test in Sydney against Australia in January first week this year.
The pacer, subsequently, was ruled out of India's squad of Champions Trophy and was replaced by Harshit Rana. India, meanwhile, have managed to win both their matches so far in the ICC tournament and have made it the semis.
They play their last group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 in Dubai, UAE.

ICC Cricketer of the Year Bumrah took 86 wickets across formats for India in 21 games (Tests and T20Is). Out of those 86 wickets, 71 came in Test cricket. Sports

The Indian cricket team had a lot of success last year, with T20 World Cup win in June 2024 being one of the most memorable moments. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the architect of the victory alongside his red-ball exploits as well. For his performance, Bumrah was named 2024 Cricketer of the Year and received the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers trophy. “It feels really good,” Bumrah said after receiving his trophy among other awards at the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan on Feb 23. “As a child, I'd seen some of my childhood heroes win this (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) award. Always a privilege when you get such an honour,” he added. Also Read: Champions Trophy, AFG vs ENG: Jofra Archer creates history, breaks James Anderson's THIS 21-year old record The pacer took 86 wickets across formats for India in 21 games (Tests and T20Is). Out of those 86 wickets, 71 came in Test cricket but Bumrah said that the T20 World Cup win is 'always going to be special.' “The T20 World Cup which we won is always going to be special and will be there in my mind. Obviously, a lot of learnings in my mind in the year as well. We played a lot of Test cricket, we got to know a lot of different experiences, so yeah, I'm very happy and hopefully better things will follow,” said the pacer. Bumrah is currently undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for the back issue he picked up during the last Test in Sydney against Australia in January first week this year. The pacer, subsequently, was ruled out of India's squad of Champions Trophy and was replaced by Harshit Rana. India, meanwhile, have managed to win both their matches so far in the ICC tournament and have made it the semis. They play their last group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 in Dubai, UAE.

ICC Cricketer of the Year Jasprit Bumrah shares his favourite moment from 2024 and it's not his spell at Perth in BGT

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The 2025 ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> is on the horizon, yet the cricketing world is abuzz with concerns over the alarming number of player withdrawals due to injuries. Notable absentees who would have played pivotal roles for their respective teams include India&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Bumrah</a>, Australia&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a>, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, and South Africa&rsquo;s Anrich Nortje, among others. 
This spate of injuries raises a pressing question: Is the relentless cricketing calendar, amplified by&nbsp;numerous international fixtures and burgeoning franchise leagues, overburdening players and compromising their well-being?&nbsp;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/swot-analysis-champions-trophy-2025-can-blackcaps-end-their-25-year-title-drought-8727803">SWOT Analysis: Champions Trophy 2025-Can Blackcaps end their 25-year title drought?</a> Over the past decade, cricket has&nbsp;witnessed an explosion of franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide. The Indian Premier League (IPL) set the precedent back in 2007, inspiring similar tournaments like Australia&rsquo;s Big Bash League (BBL), the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and The Hundred in England, among others. These leagues offer lucrative contracts to top talent. However, the overlapping schedules of these tournaments with international commitments have led to a congested calendar, leaving players with minimal downtime.&nbsp;
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Fast bowlers, in particular, bear the brunt of this demanding schedule. As per a study done on the topic, &lsquo;To determine if the comparison of acute and chronic workload is associated with increased injury risk in elite cricket fast bowlers&rsquo;, by Billy T Hulin, Tim J Gabbett, Peter Blanch, Paul Chapman, David Bailey, John W Orchard, it was observed that significant increases in acute workload are associated with a heightened risk of injury among elite fast bowlers. The repetitive high intensity demands, coupled with insufficient recovery periods, predispose them to stress fractures, muscle tears, and other debilitating injuries. 
For instance, Australia's Mitchell Starc has previously grappled with injuries exacerbated by continuous play, leading to decisions about prioritising rest over participation in certain series.&nbsp;
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Beyond the physical ramifications, the relentless schedule contributes to mental fatigue as well. Players are often confined to bio-secure bubbles, isolated from family and friends, which can lead to feelings of burnout and disillusionment. For example, England&rsquo;s Tom Banton&nbsp;candidly discussed in an interview how the pressures of constant competition and life within these bubbles led him to fall out of love with the game, highlighting the psychological strain players endure.&nbsp;
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The timing of injuries often means that players are sidelined during&nbsp;important&nbsp; tournaments. The absence of key players not only minimises the quality of the competition but also affects team strategies. The 2025 Champions Trophy serves as a stark example, with several marquee players missing due to injuries likely linked to their exhaustive playing schedules.<span class="EOP SCXW146314325 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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While franchise leagues have revolutionised cricket by providing financial incentives and expanding the sport&rsquo;s global reach, they also present challenges in balancing commercial interests with players' health.
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To mitigate the adverse effects of an overcrowded cricket calendar, several measures can be taken into action:&nbsp;
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<li class="Paragraph SCXW146314325 BCX0" lang="EN-US" paraid="560644624" paraeid="{f4207fff-6803-4592-af43-7ef6873de9db}{229}">Workload&nbsp;management: Implementing rotation policies can help manage player workloads, especially for fast bowlers who are more susceptible to injuries. </li>
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At the&nbsp;end of the day,&nbsp;while the expansion of cricket through various leagues has enriched the sport, it is necessary to address the unintended consequence of player overexertion. Ensuring a balance between the game&rsquo;s commercial growth and the health of its players is important for the longevity and integrity of cricket.
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Cricket | Opinions & Blogs: Is relentless cricketing calendar, amplified by several international fixtures and franchise leagues, overburdening players and compromising their well-being?

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is on the horizon, yet the cricketing world is abuzz with concerns over the alarming number of player withdrawals due to injuries. Notable absentees who would have played pivotal roles for their respective teams include India’s Jasprit Bumrah, Australia’s Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, and South Africa’s Anrich Nortje, among others. This spate of injuries raises a pressing question: Is the relentless cricketing calendar, amplified by numerous international fixtures and burgeoning franchise leagues, overburdening players and compromising their well-being? Also Read: SWOT Analysis: Champions Trophy 2025-Can Blackcaps end their 25-year title drought? Over the past decade, cricket has witnessed an explosion of franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide. The Indian Premier League (IPL) set the precedent back in 2007, inspiring similar tournaments like Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and The Hundred in England, among others. These leagues offer lucrative contracts to top talent. However, the overlapping schedules of these tournaments with international commitments have led to a congested calendar, leaving players with minimal downtime. Physical toll on players Fast bowlers, in particular, bear the brunt of this demanding schedule. As per a study done on the topic, ‘To determine if the comparison of acute and chronic workload is associated with increased injury risk in elite cricket fast bowlers’, by Billy T Hulin, Tim J Gabbett, Peter Blanch, Paul Chapman, David Bailey, John W Orchard, it was observed that significant increases in acute workload are associated with a heightened risk of injury among elite fast bowlers. The repetitive high intensity demands, coupled with insufficient recovery periods, predispose them to stress fractures, muscle tears, and other debilitating injuries. For instance, Australia's Mitchell Starc has previously grappled with injuries exacerbated by continuous play, leading to decisions about prioritising rest over participation in certain series. Mental fatigue Beyond the physical ramifications, the relentless schedule contributes to mental fatigue as well. Players are often confined to bio-secure bubbles, isolated from family and friends, which can lead to feelings of burnout and disillusionment. For example, England’s Tom Banton candidly discussed in an interview how the pressures of constant competition and life within these bubbles led him to fall out of love with the game, highlighting the psychological strain players endure. Impact on major tournaments The timing of injuries often means that players are sidelined during important tournaments. The absence of key players not only minimises the quality of the competition but also affects team strategies. The 2025 Champions Trophy serves as a stark example, with several marquee players missing due to injuries likely linked to their exhaustive playing schedules. While franchise leagues have revolutionised cricket by providing financial incentives and expanding the sport’s global reach, they also present challenges in balancing commercial interests with players' health. What can be done? To mitigate the adverse effects of an overcrowded cricket calendar, several measures can be taken into action: Strategic scheduling: Cricket boards and league organisers must collaborate to create a cohesive schedule that allows players adequate rest between series and tournaments. Workload management: Implementing rotation policies can help manage player workloads, especially for fast bowlers who are more susceptible to injuries. Player education: Educating players on the importance of rest and recovery can empower them to make informed decisions about their participation in various leagues and series. At the end of the day, while the expansion of cricket through various leagues has enriched the sport, it is necessary to address the unintended consequence of player overexertion. Ensuring a balance between the game’s commercial growth and the health of its players is important for the longevity and integrity of cricket. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

The price of non-stop cricket: Injuries and exhaustion

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> missing the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy?page=1">Champions Trophy</a> due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury.
&ldquo;If he&rsquo;s (Bumrah) injured, he&rsquo;s injured, whether it&rsquo;s me, whether it&rsquo;s the captain, we can&rsquo;t do much about it," Gambhir said after completing a 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on February 12.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-release-champions-trophy-warmup-games-schedule-from-to-be-played-february-14-to-17-8717781">ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside</a>
&ldquo;Obviously, we know that he&rsquo;s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hand up. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added.
<h2>Gambhir backs Shami to play crucial role</h2>
The head coach, however, has backed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a> to come good in absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Shami made the comeback to international cricket in T20I series against England which was played prior to the ODIs.
&ldquo;Look, it&rsquo;s always good to have a world-class bowler back. With his experience, with his quality, we all know what he can do with the ball in his hand," Gambhir said of Shami.
&ldquo;Obviously, we were trying to manage his (Shami) workload. That&rsquo;s the reason why we played him two T20s and two one-dayers. Hopefully, he&rsquo;s going to be fresh and ready to go in the Champions Trophy," added the India head coach.
India has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement in the Champions Trophy squad. India also selected mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the final squad after the spinner took 14 wickets in the England T20Is and performed well in the only ODI he played in Cuttack.

Champions Trophy 2025: While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. Sports

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah missing the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a back injury. While Bumrah's scans reveal no major hinderance, India have decided to not rush him to the international cricket. The pacer last played in Sydney Test against Australia in early January when he picked up a back injury. “If he’s (Bumrah) injured, he’s injured, whether it’s me, whether it’s the captain, we can’t do much about it," Gambhir said after completing a 3-0 whitewash against England in Ahmedabad on February 12. Also Read: ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside “Obviously, we know that he’s an important factor. But as I mentioned, people like Harshit (Rana), Arshdeep (Singh), Mohammed Shami, all these guys will put their hand up. It’s a great opportunity for them to try and deliver for the country," he added. Gambhir backs Shami to play crucial role The head coach, however, has backed Mohammed Shami to come good in absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Shami made the comeback to international cricket in T20I series against England which was played prior to the ODIs. “Look, it’s always good to have a world-class bowler back. With his experience, with his quality, we all know what he can do with the ball in his hand," Gambhir said of Shami. “Obviously, we were trying to manage his (Shami) workload. That’s the reason why we played him two T20s and two one-dayers. Hopefully, he’s going to be fresh and ready to go in the Champions Trophy," added the India head coach. India has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement in the Champions Trophy squad. India also selected mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the final squad after the spinner took 14 wickets in the England T20Is and performed well in the only ODI he played in Cuttack.

Champions Trophy: India coach Gautam Gambhir opens up on Bumrah being ruled out of tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the warm-up games schedule ahead of the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy?page=1">Champions Trophy 2025</a>. The ICC tournament is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan while India play their matches in Dubai, UAE.&nbsp;
Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams&mdash;Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh&mdash;will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-bangladesh-skipper-shanto-says-bangladesh-going-to-tournament-to-become-champions-8717076">Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to Champions Trophy to become champions'</a>
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule</h2>
14 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan)
16 February &ndash; New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan)
17 February &ndash; Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE)
All the matches will be played as day-night fixture - just like the Champions Trophy 2025.
India, England, and Australia, meanwhile, have decided not to take part in the warm-up fixtures. While India and England recently played a three-ODI series, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-live-score-check-ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-match-today-live-cricket-score-and-updates-live-streaming-8713108">India won 3-0</a>, Australia are taking part in the two-ODI series in Sri Lanka.
Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament, which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.
Among the top players who are ruled out for the tournament are Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc (Australia), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> (India), and Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje (South Africa).
All the above players barring Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injury, while Starc withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Steve Smith will be leading the Australia side in the ICC tournament in Cummins' absence.

Champions Trophy 2025: Only five of eight teams - Afghanistan, NZ, SA, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from Feb 14 to 17. Cricket Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the warm-up games schedule ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC tournament is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan while India play their matches in Dubai, UAE. Among the eight teams participating in the tournament, only five teams—Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—will be taking part in the warm-up games scheduled from February 14 to 17. Pakistan, although, has named three first-class squads for the warm-up games named Pakistan Shaheens. Also Read: Skipper Shanto says Bangladesh 'going to Champions Trophy to become champions' ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up Match Schedule 14 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Pakistan) 16 February – New Zealand v Afghanistan, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan) 17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi (Pakistan) 17 February – Pakistan Shaheens v Bangladesh, ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai (UAE) All the matches will be played as day-night fixture - just like the Champions Trophy 2025. India, England, and Australia, meanwhile, have decided not to take part in the warm-up fixtures. While India and England recently played a three-ODI series, which India won 3-0, Australia are taking part in the two-ODI series in Sri Lanka. Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament, which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent. Among the top players who are ruled out for the tournament are Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc (Australia), Jasprit Bumrah (India), and Gerald Coetzee and Anrich Nortje (South Africa). All the above players barring Mitchell Starc were ruled out due to injury, while Starc withdrew from the tournament due to personal reasons. Steve Smith will be leading the Australia side in the ICC tournament in Cummins' absence.

Champions Trophy: ICC releases warm-up games schedule - Check Details Inside

The ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> is set to begin in eight days and the teams were expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent.
<h2>Here's the list of all the players ruled out or doubtful for Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
The premier Indian pacer suffered a back injury in early January during the Sydney Test against Australia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Bumrah</a> hasn't played any cricket since then, but was included in India's provisional 15-man squad. He was ruled out of the tournament on Feb 11 as confirmed by the BCCI. Harshit Rana has been named his replacement.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-former-pacer-zaheer-says-excess-flexibility-could-come-back-to-hurt-india-8710066">Former pacer Zaheer says 'excess flexibility could come back to hurt' India</a>
Pat Cummins (Australia)
The Australian skipper and pacer has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. This is a double blow for Australia - the ODI World Cup 2023 winners and one of the major title contenders. With&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Cummins</a> being out, Australia not only lost a pacer but their captain as well.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia)
Another Kangaroo pacer has been ruled out of the ICC tournament. Hazlewood, who also last played in India Tests, is out with a hip injury. With both Hazlewood and Cummins not playing, Australia have a headache when it comes to their bowling attack.
Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
The express Kiwi pacer is doubtful for the Champions Trophy because of a hamstring injury. The Kiwis will be monitoring him closely given his experience and pace on the sub-continent pitches, thanks to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
The third Aussie pacer out of the Champions Trophy. Starc, however, is not injured but has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons.
Harris Rauf (Pakistan)
The Pakistan pacer is suffering from a side strain and is currently doubtful for the Champions Trophy. He's one of the express pacers Pakistan have who can hurry the batters even on dead pitches. His absence could hit Pakistan's chances of defending their title.
Anrich Nortje (South Africa)
The fast bowler has been ruled out of the ICC tournament with a back injury. His experience in the sub-continent, which he gained playing the IPL, would have been handy for the Proteas who are still chasing their first ICC title.
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
Another South African pacer ruled out of the Champions Trophy. He shot to fame with his brilliant bowling in the 2023 ODI World Cup but a groin injury means he won't be filling the void made by Nortje.
Jacob Bethell (England)
The England all-rounder suffered a hamstring injury during the first ODI against India in Nagpur on February 6, giving England's plans a jolt during crunch time.

2025 Champions Trophy: Bumrah (India), Cummins and Hazlewood (Australia), Nortje and Coetzee (South Africa) are some of the major players doubtful or ruled out. Cricket Sports

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in eight days and the teams were expected to submit their final squad on Tuesday (Feb 11). Leading to the tournament, some of the marquee players have become unavailable or are doubtful due to injuries. The injuries could add to the woes of the teams for the tournament which will witness cut-throat competition and is being played under comparatively harsh conditions of the sub-continent. Here's the list of all the players ruled out or doubtful for Champions Trophy 2025 Jasprit Bumrah (India) The premier Indian pacer suffered a back injury in early January during the Sydney Test against Australia. Bumrah hasn't played any cricket since then, but was included in India's provisional 15-man squad. He was ruled out of the tournament on Feb 11 as confirmed by the BCCI. Harshit Rana has been named his replacement. Also Read: Former pacer Zaheer says 'excess flexibility could come back to hurt' India Pat Cummins (Australia) The Australian skipper and pacer has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. This is a double blow for Australia - the ODI World Cup 2023 winners and one of the major title contenders. With Cummins being out, Australia not only lost a pacer but their captain as well. Josh Hazlewood (Australia) Another Kangaroo pacer has been ruled out of the ICC tournament. Hazlewood, who also last played in India Tests, is out with a hip injury. With both Hazlewood and Cummins not playing, Australia have a headache when it comes to their bowling attack. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand) The express Kiwi pacer is doubtful for the Champions Trophy because of a hamstring injury. The Kiwis will be monitoring him closely given his experience and pace on the sub-continent pitches, thanks to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mitchell Starc (Australia) The third Aussie pacer out of the Champions Trophy. Starc, however, is not injured but has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy due to personal reasons. Harris Rauf (Pakistan) The Pakistan pacer is suffering from a side strain and is currently doubtful for the Champions Trophy. He's one of the express pacers Pakistan have who can hurry the batters even on dead pitches. His absence could hit Pakistan's chances of defending their title. Anrich Nortje (South Africa) The fast bowler has been ruled out of the ICC tournament with a back injury. His experience in the sub-continent, which he gained playing the IPL, would have been handy for the Proteas who are still chasing their first ICC title. Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) Another South African pacer ruled out of the Champions Trophy. He shot to fame with his brilliant bowling in the 2023 ODI World Cup but a groin injury means he won't be filling the void made by Nortje. Jacob Bethell (England) The England all-rounder suffered a hamstring injury during the first ODI against India in Nagpur on February 6, giving England's plans a jolt during crunch time.

2025 Champions Trophy: List of players doubtful for or ruled out of tournament - Updated

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back issue sustained during the Australia tour in January. The announcement that came late Tuesday (Feb 11) evening saw the star pacer replaced by Harshit Rana in the coveted ICC tournament which starts on Feb 19 in Pakistan. Yashasvi Jaiswal also gets replaced by Varun Chakaravarthy in India&rsquo;s final 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bumrah ruled out of CT 2025<o:p></o:p></h2>
&ldquo;Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named a replacement,&rdquo; a statement on BCCI&rsquo;s social media handle read. <o:p></o:p>
As the deadline to finalise the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 was set for Tuesday (Feb 11), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India&rsquo;s squad with two changes. The biggest alteration came in the form of Bumrah who had to sit out of the Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury. The pacer had initial scans in Bengaluru&rsquo;s National Cricket Academy (NCA) in the build-up to the tournament before being ruled out of the Champions Trophy.<o:p></o:p>
This is not the first time he would be sitting out of a major ICC event. He was also on the sidelines during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia where India lost in the semifinal to England.
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On the other hand, Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana remain the biggest beneficiaries of the absentees as they earned a place in the Champions Trophy squad. Rana comes in as a direct replacement for Bumrah while Chakaravarthy comes in for Yashasvi Jaiswal as the Mumbai batter will now return to play in the Ranji Trophy before participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">India's squad for ICC Champions Trophy, 2025</h2>
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Sports, Cricket: Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back issue sustained during the Australia tour in January.

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back issue sustained during the Australia tour in January. The announcement that came late Tuesday (Feb 11) evening saw the star pacer replaced by Harshit Rana in the coveted ICC tournament which starts on Feb 19 in Pakistan. Yashasvi Jaiswal also gets replaced by Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s final 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. 🚨 NEWS 🚨 Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named replacement. Other squad updates 🔽 #TeamIndia | #ChampionsTrophy https://t.co/RML5I79gKL — BCCI (@BCCI) February 11, 2025 Bumrah ruled out of CT 2025 “Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named a replacement,” a statement on BCCI’s social media handle read. As the deadline to finalise the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 was set for Tuesday (Feb 11), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad with two changes. The biggest alteration came in the form of Bumrah who had to sit out of the Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury. The pacer had initial scans in Bengaluru’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) in the build-up to the tournament before being ruled out of the Champions Trophy. This is not the first time he would be sitting out of a major ICC event. He was also on the sidelines during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia where India lost in the semifinal to England. ALSO READ | India vs England 3rd ODI live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ENG live on laptop, TV On the other hand, Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana remain the biggest beneficiaries of the absentees as they earned a place in the Champions Trophy squad. Rana comes in as a direct replacement for Bumrah while Chakaravarthy comes in for Yashasvi Jaiswal as the Mumbai batter will now return to play in the Ranji Trophy before participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India's squad for ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to back injury; Harshit Rana roped in as replacement

The selectors of the Indian cricket team will have a tough decision on their hands as they have to submit the final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday (Feb 11). With India sweating on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have to take a call on the star bowler&rsquo;s fitness. In case Bumrah is not available, the Indian side is likely to pick Varun Chakravarthy in the final 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bumrah or Chakravarthy?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The ICC&rsquo;s deadline to submit the final 15-member squad is on Tuesday, meaning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selectors will no longer be allowed to make changes (unless an injury or unavoidable situation arises). According to reports, Bumrah&rsquo;s selection in the final squad is a tight call after he had scans on a back injury at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) last week. The star bowler has not played since the Sydney Test in January when he left the field on the final day. <o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, Varun Chakravarthy has taken the spotlight with Player of the Series performances in the England T20I series. His game has caught the eye of the selectors, which saw him get drafted into the ODI side. He made his debut for India in the ODIs in Cuttack and ended with figures of 54/1.<o:p></o:p>
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He comes in handy with the bat as well and was one of the expensive players in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp, having been retained for $1.6mn (INR 140 million). <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">India&rsquo;s current Champions Trophy 2025 squad<o:p></o:p></h2>
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: The selectors of the Indian cricket team will have a tough decision on their hands as they have to submit the final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday.

The selectors of the Indian cricket team will have a tough decision on their hands as they have to submit the final squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday (Feb 11). With India sweating on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have to take a call on the star bowler’s fitness. In case Bumrah is not available, the Indian side is likely to pick Varun Chakravarthy in the final 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah or Chakravarthy? The ICC’s deadline to submit the final 15-member squad is on Tuesday, meaning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selectors will no longer be allowed to make changes (unless an injury or unavoidable situation arises). According to reports, Bumrah’s selection in the final squad is a tight call after he had scans on a back injury at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) last week. The star bowler has not played since the Sydney Test in January when he left the field on the final day. On the other hand, Varun Chakravarthy has taken the spotlight with Player of the Series performances in the England T20I series. His game has caught the eye of the selectors, which saw him get drafted into the ODI side. He made his debut for India in the ODIs in Cuttack and ended with figures of 54/1. ALSO READ | Comeback loading? Shardul Thakur confident of India return He comes in handy with the bat as well and was one of the expensive players in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp, having been retained for $1.6mn (INR 140 million). India’s current Champions Trophy 2025 squad Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.

Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah or Varun Chakravarthy? Indian selectors to take call on deadline day

India are dealing with a dilemma around premier pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s fitness with ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> just around the corner. Bumrah picked up a back injury during the Sydney Test on the Australia tour in the first week of January and hasn't played any cricket since.
The pacer, however, has been included in India's provisional squad for the Champions Trophy. Bumrah is also expected to play in the third and final ODI of the ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng">series against England</a> in Ahmedabad on February 12 to prove his fitness.
<h2>Exclusive: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/exclusive-varun-chakaravarthy-in-champions-trophy-playing-xi-india-2011-odi-wc-winning-spinner-piyush-chawla-says-no-8704901">Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy Playing XI? India's 2011 ODI WC winning-spinner says 'straight away no'</a></h2>
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, meanwhile, says that 'it'll be a setback for India' if Bumrah doesn't play.
"If Bumrah doesn't play it is going to be a huge setback for India that is for sure. Because he is somebody who is incredible as far as fast bowling is concerned and irrespective of the format. Be it T20, be it Test matches or ODIs - irrespective of the format he is an incredible player and extremely effective with his line and lengths and extremely and he is a confident bowler. I have not seen anyone line Bumrah I would say. So it is going to be a huge setback for Team India," said Prasad to WION on the sidelines of a charity match on Saturday (Feb 8).
Asked about who could replace Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy squad if the pacer isn't fit, Prasad said: "It is the selectors' call, not mine and they should be asked this question. But I am not very sure right now, it is a question that should be asked to the selection committee and not to anyone of us. I am not in a position to talk about that so I don't know."
One of the title contenders, Team India start their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai (UAE).

2025 Champions Trophy: Bumrah is in India's provisional squad for the CT. He is also expected to play the final England ODI in Ahmedabad on February 12 to test fitness. Cricket Sports

India are dealing with a dilemma around premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah's fitness with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner. Bumrah picked up a back injury during the Sydney Test on the Australia tour in the first week of January and hasn't played any cricket since. The pacer, however, has been included in India's provisional squad for the Champions Trophy. Bumrah is also expected to play in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series against England in Ahmedabad on February 12 to prove his fitness. Exclusive: Varun Chakaravarthy in Champions Trophy Playing XI? India's 2011 ODI WC winning-spinner says 'straight away no' Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, meanwhile, says that 'it'll be a setback for India' if Bumrah doesn't play. "If Bumrah doesn't play it is going to be a huge setback for India that is for sure. Because he is somebody who is incredible as far as fast bowling is concerned and irrespective of the format. Be it T20, be it Test matches or ODIs - irrespective of the format he is an incredible player and extremely effective with his line and lengths and extremely and he is a confident bowler. I have not seen anyone line Bumrah I would say. So it is going to be a huge setback for Team India," said Prasad to WION on the sidelines of a charity match on Saturday (Feb 8). Asked about who could replace Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy squad if the pacer isn't fit, Prasad said: "It is the selectors' call, not mine and they should be asked this question. But I am not very sure right now, it is a question that should be asked to the selection committee and not to anyone of us. I am not in a position to talk about that so I don't know." One of the title contenders, Team India start their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai (UAE).

Exclusive: Jasprit Bumrah to miss Champions Trophy 2025? Former pacer says 'going to be a huge setback' for India

The next 24 hours could decide ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> fate following scans and thorough assessment done at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, per the latest report. Bumrah has been out of action since bowling eight overs on day two of the final BGT Test Down Under (at the SCG). His participation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-live-match-latest-news-today-live-updates-feb-7-match-schedule-dates-timing-venues-live-streaming-info-8697814" rel="dofollow">eight-team tournament</a> hangs in balance.
Per a report in the Times of India (TOI), all necessary scans and tests required to determine his participation in the first showpiece event of the year are now completed, with the comprehensive medical report set to be out within a day. Reports also suggest that Bumrah could stay back in Bengaluru to discuss the play forward with the BCCI&rsquo;s medical staff and selectors.
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After the medical team completes their formalities, the official word will be shared with the Indian Team management, while Dr Rowan Schouten&rsquo;s (from New Zealand) opinion will also be considered before a final call on his selection is made. Since Bumrah&rsquo;s first scan in January, the details of which were shared with Dr Rowan, the BCCI&rsquo;s medical team, and the NCA doctors, would keep him in the loop.
Meanwhile, with the ICC deadline for the final squad submission for the Champions Trophy just four days away (February 11), the BCCI and the Indian camp would be sweating over Bumrah&rsquo;s availability for the event starting February 19 in Pakistan. Even the Indian captain Rohit Sharma cleared before the concluded Nagpur ODI (against England) that they are awaiting final reports on Bumrah&rsquo;s injury status.
<h2>No Bumrah for England ODIs</h2>
Before this, the BCCI selectors named Bumrah in the ODI squad (for the England series) for just the third game, hoping for him to attain match fitness first and get some practice before the ICC Champions Trophy gets underway. All hopes, however, went down the drain after India included mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in his place in the squad.
Also, Team India playing seamer Harshit Rana ahead of Arshdeep Singh in the first ODI indicates that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/harshit-rana-odi-debut-ends-jasprit-bumrah-champions-trophy-comeback-hopes-aakash-chopra-india-england-nagpur-8698437" rel="dofollow">they are preparing Bumrah&rsquo;s backup for the eight-team tournament</a>.
In the Champions Trophy, India is placed in Group A alongside host and arch-rival Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand. India open its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, plays against Pakistan three days later and New Zealand on March 2, with Dubai hosting all the games India will play, including the knockouts, should they qualify.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah last played against Australia on day two of the final BGT Test Down Under in Sydney, and has been out of action since. 

The next 24 hours could decide ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s Champions Trophy 2025 fate following scans and thorough assessment done at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, per the latest report. Bumrah has been out of action since bowling eight overs on day two of the final BGT Test Down Under (at the SCG). His participation in the eight-team tournament hangs in balance. Per a report in the Times of India (TOI), all necessary scans and tests required to determine his participation in the first showpiece event of the year are now completed, with the comprehensive medical report set to be out within a day. Reports also suggest that Bumrah could stay back in Bengaluru to discuss the play forward with the BCCI’s medical staff and selectors. Also read | #OTD in 1999 - Anil Kumble floored Pakistan with historic 10/74 in Delhi - Watch After the medical team completes their formalities, the official word will be shared with the Indian Team management, while Dr Rowan Schouten’s (from New Zealand) opinion will also be considered before a final call on his selection is made. Since Bumrah’s first scan in January, the details of which were shared with Dr Rowan, the BCCI’s medical team, and the NCA doctors, would keep him in the loop. Meanwhile, with the ICC deadline for the final squad submission for the Champions Trophy just four days away (February 11), the BCCI and the Indian camp would be sweating over Bumrah’s availability for the event starting February 19 in Pakistan. Even the Indian captain Rohit Sharma cleared before the concluded Nagpur ODI (against England) that they are awaiting final reports on Bumrah’s injury status. No Bumrah for England ODIs Before this, the BCCI selectors named Bumrah in the ODI squad (for the England series) for just the third game, hoping for him to attain match fitness first and get some practice before the ICC Champions Trophy gets underway. All hopes, however, went down the drain after India included mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in his place in the squad. Also, Team India playing seamer Harshit Rana ahead of Arshdeep Singh in the first ODI indicates that they are preparing Bumrah’s backup for the eight-team tournament. In the Champions Trophy, India is placed in Group A alongside host and arch-rival Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand. India open its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, plays against Pakistan three days later and New Zealand on March 2, with Dubai hosting all the games India will play, including the knockouts, should they qualify. (With inputs from agencies)

Bumrah’s Champions Trophy 2025 future to be decided in next 24 hours – Report

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, in an apparent dig, asked India to be worried about pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s fitness. Bumrah had picked up a back injury during the final Test against Australia in Sydney in the first week of January and hasn't bowled since.&nbsp;
The pacer has been included in India's provisional <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Bumrah is expected to play the final ODI of the series on February 12 for the board to assess his fitness.
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"They should be worried about Bumrah's fitness. When you play in the Champions Trophy, the most beautiful thing about it is you can't take any team lightly. The top eight best teams are playing. If any team has a bowler like Bumrah, it is a plus point. But it is not like we will plan everything around him," Javed told reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's training session in Lahore on Wednesday (Feb 5).
<h2>Rana's ODI debut ends hopes for Bumrah's return?</h2>
India gave <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a> his ODI debut in the first one-dayer against England on Thursday (Feb 6). The pacer impressed and took three wickets in the seven overs he bowled. Rana, however, also went for 26 runs in an over - the most for an Indian on debut.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra thinks that Rana's debut marks the end of Bumrah's comeback hopes for the ICC tournament set to begin on February 19.
"Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast."
India next play England ODI on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

2025 Champions Trophy: Bumrah is in India's provisional Champions Trophy squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Cricket Sports

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, in an apparent dig, asked India to be worried about pacer Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. Bumrah had picked up a back injury during the final Test against Australia in Sydney in the first week of January and hasn't bowled since. The pacer has been included in India's provisional Champions Trophy squad but the BCCI will take a call only after India's ongoing ODI series against England. Bumrah is expected to play the final ODI of the series on February 12 for the board to assess his fitness. Also Read: PCB to unveil Lahore's revamped Gaddafi Stadium in grand ceremony on Feb 7 "They should be worried about Bumrah's fitness. When you play in the Champions Trophy, the most beautiful thing about it is you can't take any team lightly. The top eight best teams are playing. If any team has a bowler like Bumrah, it is a plus point. But it is not like we will plan everything around him," Javed told reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's training session in Lahore on Wednesday (Feb 5). Rana's ODI debut ends hopes for Bumrah's return? India gave Harshit Rana his ODI debut in the first one-dayer against England on Thursday (Feb 6). The pacer impressed and took three wickets in the seven overs he bowled. Rana, however, also went for 26 runs in an over - the most for an Indian on debut. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra thinks that Rana's debut marks the end of Bumrah's comeback hopes for the ICC tournament set to begin on February 19. "Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast." India next play England ODI on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.

2025 Champions Trophy: 'Worried about Bumrah...,' Pak coach Aaqib Javed takes a dig at injured India pacer

Harshit Rana&rsquo;s ODI debut has perhaps ended any hopes of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returning to the white-ball team for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra. Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-live-india-vs-england-1st-odi-nagpur-live-score-today-playing-xi-match-prediction-toss-pitch-report-liveblog-8694678" rel="dofollow">India won by four wickets</a>, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Despite having an experienced Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings for his ODI comeback, India opting for Rana indicates they are preparing Bumrah&rsquo;s backup for the eight-team tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan.
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The BCCI selectors named Bumrah just for the third and final ODI (on Feb 12), hoping for him to get some match practice in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Although the NCA doctors have yet to clear him of the back injury he sustained during the final Test Down Under (at the SCG), the selectors named him in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad.
However, with Team India&rsquo;s final squad announcement for the three-match England series, which saw the inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Bumrah&rsquo;s name was nowhere to be seen, indicating the selectors have been informed of his unavailability for the remainder of the white-ball season before IPL 2025 begins.
Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube Channel, Chopra &ndash; a former domestic giant and a seasoned broadcaster expressed his concerns over India going ahead without Bumrah in the Champions Trophy.
"Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast."
<h2>Chopra questions Arshdeep&rsquo;s absence</h2>
Rana made his white-ball debut in the ongoing England series. While his T20I debut in Pune was marred by a 'concussion-sub' controversy, his maiden ODI game made headlines for all the right reasons. Despite leaking 26 runs in his third over to Phil Salt (the most by an Indian debutant in ODIs), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-harshit-rana-takes-three-wickets-but-creates-unwanted-debut-record-8696333" rel="dofollow">Rana returned with three wickets for 53 runs in seven overs</a>, impressing everyone.
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Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd">https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/lOp9r6URE4">pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4</a>
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On the flip side, India&rsquo;s most successful T20I bowler, Arshdeep Singh, picked in the Champions Trophy squad, warmed the bench, raising questions over his place in the 50-over side with the ICC event looming.&nbsp;
"When will you get Arshdeep to make a comeback in ODI cricket? That is still a question looming large because he too hasn't played for a long time. However, Harshit's debut gives me an indication that Bumrah might not be there," Chopra added.
Meanwhile, India will face England in the second One-Dayer on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Harshit Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which India won by four wickets.

Harshit Rana’s ODI debut has perhaps ended any hopes of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returning to the white-ball team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra. Rana made his much-anticipated ODI debut against England in the recently-concluded Nagpur One-Dayer, which India won by four wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite having an experienced Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings for his ODI comeback, India opting for Rana indicates they are preparing Bumrah’s backup for the eight-team tournament starting February 19 in Pakistan. Also read | IND vs ENG: 'I got a call from...,' Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur The BCCI selectors named Bumrah just for the third and final ODI (on Feb 12), hoping for him to get some match practice in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Although the NCA doctors have yet to clear him of the back injury he sustained during the final Test Down Under (at the SCG), the selectors named him in the 15-man Champions Trophy squad. However, with Team India’s final squad announcement for the three-match England series, which saw the inclusion of mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Bumrah’s name was nowhere to be seen, indicating the selectors have been informed of his unavailability for the remainder of the white-ball season before IPL 2025 begins. Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube Channel, Chopra – a former domestic giant and a seasoned broadcaster expressed his concerns over India going ahead without Bumrah in the Champions Trophy. "Harshit Rana's debut tells me there are minimal chances of Jasprit Bumrah being available for the Champions Trophy," Chopra said. "If Bumrah is not there and you have to take Harshit as he is ahead of [Mohammed] Siraj at the moment, playing him without a debut would make your heart beat fast." Chopra questions Arshdeep’s absence Rana made his white-ball debut in the ongoing England series. While his T20I debut in Pune was marred by a 'concussion-sub' controversy, his maiden ODI game made headlines for all the right reasons. Despite leaking 26 runs in his third over to Phil Salt (the most by an Indian debutant in ODIs), Rana returned with three wickets for 53 runs in seven overs, impressing everyone. Excellent Run-out 👍 Sensational Catch 👌 Some fielding magic from #TeamIndia! 🪄 🙌 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/lWBc7oPRcd#INDvENG | @ShreyasIyer15 | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/lOp9r6URE4 — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2025 On the flip side, India’s most successful T20I bowler, Arshdeep Singh, picked in the Champions Trophy squad, warmed the bench, raising questions over his place in the 50-over side with the ICC event looming. "When will you get Arshdeep to make a comeback in ODI cricket? That is still a question looming large because he too hasn't played for a long time. However, Harshit's debut gives me an indication that Bumrah might not be there," Chopra added. Meanwhile, India will face England in the second One-Dayer on Sunday (Feb 9) in Cuttack. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Harshit Rana ODI debut ends Bumrah’s Champions Trophy comeback hopes’

The Indian skipper opened up on the many facets of the Indian bowling going into the three-match ODI series against England.&nbsp;
As India brace themselves for the final set of preparations going into the ICC Champions Trophy with a home series against England, a major question mark remains over the fitness of pace spearhead <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>.
The 31-year-old had sustained a back spasm during India&rsquo;s final Border-Gavaskar Series Test against Australia in January. While Bumrah was named in India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy squad, Indian captain Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren&rsquo;t sure of his availability for the tournament.
Speaking on the pacer&rsquo;s fitness ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit</a> said, &ldquo;Jasprit, obviously we're waiting on some update about his scan, which is due to happen in the next few days.&rdquo;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-joe-root-returns-to-englands-squad-for-series-opener-8693754">IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns to England&rsquo;s squad for series opener</a> Not ruling out the possibility of Bumrah&rsquo;s availability in the upcoming series, Rohit added, &ldquo;We're just waiting on that update, which is going to happen in the next few days, the scan. Then, probably we'll have a little more clarity about his participation in the last ODI.&rdquo;
Bumrah had been named in the initial squad for the upcoming series against England, but the pacer&rsquo;s name was in the 16-player squad as India added Varun Chakravarthy in the fray on Tuesday.
<h2>'There is something different about Chakaravarthy'</h2>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Chakravarthy</a>&rsquo;s maiden call-up in the ODI squad comes on the back of a successful T20I series against England, where he returned with 14 wickets from five matches.
Lauding the mystery spinner, the Indian skipper said, &ldquo;I understand that it is in T20 format, but he has clearly got something different about him. So we wanted to have an option and see what we could do with him."
&ldquo;During the series, it presents us with an opportunity to play him at some stage and see what he is capable of.
&ldquo;Right now, we're not thinking about whether we're going to take him (for Champions Trophy) or not but he definitely will be in contention if things plan out really well for us and he does what is required then that is definitely something we need to think about.&rdquo;
Another positive for India going into the series is the return of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>. Shami, who had finished the 2023 Men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup as the leading wicket-taker, marked his return from a long injury bout in the T20I series against England.
Featuring in two games, Shami returned with three wickets. The seasoned pacer had previously also featured in India&rsquo;s domestic season.
When asked if he was fazed by the pacer&rsquo;s low returns with the ball, Rohit backed Shami, citing a stellar Cricket World Cup to strengthen his case.
&ldquo;He has been playing cricket for the past 10-12 years and has performed for the team. You look at the World Cup and how he bowled then.&rdquo;
&ldquo;In domestic cricket, if a few games didn't pan out the way he would've thought, then that doesn't mean he isn't a good bowler. He has won us so many games, picked so many wickets, it is crucial to keep that in mind.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: While Bumrah was named in India’s Champions Trophy squad, Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren’t sure of his availability for the tournament

The Indian skipper opened up on the many facets of the Indian bowling going into the three-match ODI series against England. As India brace themselves for the final set of preparations going into the ICC Champions Trophy with a home series against England, a major question mark remains over the fitness of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The 31-year-old had sustained a back spasm during India’s final Border-Gavaskar Series Test against Australia in January. While Bumrah was named in India’s Champions Trophy squad, Indian captain Rohit Sharma had stated that the team management weren’t sure of his availability for the tournament. Speaking on the pacer’s fitness ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur, Rohit said, “Jasprit, obviously we're waiting on some update about his scan, which is due to happen in the next few days.” Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns to England’s squad for series opener Not ruling out the possibility of Bumrah’s availability in the upcoming series, Rohit added, “We're just waiting on that update, which is going to happen in the next few days, the scan. Then, probably we'll have a little more clarity about his participation in the last ODI.” Bumrah had been named in the initial squad for the upcoming series against England, but the pacer’s name was in the 16-player squad as India added Varun Chakravarthy in the fray on Tuesday. 'There is something different about Chakaravarthy' Chakravarthy’s maiden call-up in the ODI squad comes on the back of a successful T20I series against England, where he returned with 14 wickets from five matches. Lauding the mystery spinner, the Indian skipper said, “I understand that it is in T20 format, but he has clearly got something different about him. So we wanted to have an option and see what we could do with him." “During the series, it presents us with an opportunity to play him at some stage and see what he is capable of. “Right now, we're not thinking about whether we're going to take him (for Champions Trophy) or not but he definitely will be in contention if things plan out really well for us and he does what is required then that is definitely something we need to think about.” Another positive for India going into the series is the return of Mohammed Shami. Shami, who had finished the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup as the leading wicket-taker, marked his return from a long injury bout in the T20I series against England. Featuring in two games, Shami returned with three wickets. The seasoned pacer had previously also featured in India’s domestic season. When asked if he was fazed by the pacer’s low returns with the ball, Rohit backed Shami, citing a stellar Cricket World Cup to strengthen his case. “He has been playing cricket for the past 10-12 years and has performed for the team. You look at the World Cup and how he bowled then.” “In domestic cricket, if a few games didn't pan out the way he would've thought, then that doesn't mean he isn't a good bowler. He has won us so many games, picked so many wickets, it is crucial to keep that in mind.” (With inputs from agencies)

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma clears the air on Bumrah's fitness

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says that another pacer can be added to India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy</a> squad amid uncertainty over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s fitness and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>'s form. Bumrah hasn't played any kind of cricket since picking up a back injury in the Sydney Test in the first week of January, while Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket after nearly a year.
"I am not hearing great news about Bumrah's fitness. However, I won't believe in hearsay, and won't share what I heard either," Chopra said while speaking on his YouTube channel.
"Four fast bowlers should have 100 per cent been there (in the Champions Trophy squad) because whatever we have seen of Mohammed Shami, he did take three wickets in the last match for sure and bowled decently, but he is far from ready."
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"I feel a fast bowler will get added. In whose place he will be, we shall find out. I feel Siraj will go to the Champions Trophy," added the former India batter.
Shami and Bumrah both are part of India's Champions Trophy squad. The bowlers, before the ICC tournament, will also play in the ODIs against England starting February 6.
While Shami has been included in the squad for all three ODIs, Bumrah is part of only the third ODI against England. The BCCI will be hoping for Shami to get in the groove if Bumrah fails to gain fitness.
In the five-T20I series against England, Shami played two games&mdash;the 3rd T20I in Rajkot and the 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in the Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs.&nbsp;
England's innings in the Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs only, out of which Shami bowled 2.3 overs.&nbsp;
<h2>India Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

Shami and Bumrah both are part of India's Champions Trophy squad. The bowlers, before the ICC tournament, will also play in the ODIs against England starting February 6. Cricket Sports

Former India opener Aakash Chopra says that another pacer can be added to India's Champions Trophy squad amid uncertainty over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and Mohammed Shami's form. Bumrah hasn't played any kind of cricket since picking up a back injury in the Sydney Test in the first week of January, while Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket after nearly a year. "I am not hearing great news about Bumrah's fitness. However, I won't believe in hearsay, and won't share what I heard either," Chopra said while speaking on his YouTube channel. "Four fast bowlers should have 100 per cent been there (in the Champions Trophy squad) because whatever we have seen of Mohammed Shami, he did take three wickets in the last match for sure and bowled decently, but he is far from ready." Also Read: 'My biggest concern...,' Ricky Ponting raises Mohammed Shami fitness issue for India in Champions Trophy "I feel a fast bowler will get added. In whose place he will be, we shall find out. I feel Siraj will go to the Champions Trophy," added the former India batter. Shami and Bumrah both are part of India's Champions Trophy squad. The bowlers, before the ICC tournament, will also play in the ODIs against England starting February 6. While Shami has been included in the squad for all three ODIs, Bumrah is part of only the third ODI against England. The BCCI will be hoping for Shami to get in the groove if Bumrah fails to gain fitness. In the five-T20I series against England, Shami played two games—the 3rd T20I in Rajkot and the 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in the Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs. England's innings in the Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs only, out of which Shami bowled 2.3 overs. India Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

2025 Champions Trophy: 'Not hearing great news about Bumrah...,' Ex-India player says another pacer can be added to squad

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami">Mohammed Shami</a>'s fitness will matter a lot for India in the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy-2025">2025 Champions Trophy</a>. Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket during India vs England T20Is series nearly after an year.
"My biggest concern about India when they came for Australia in the Test series was [Jasprit] Bumrah not having Shami there as a backup and him having to burden most of the load," said Ponting on the ICC Review.
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"And that's probably what happened, and might even have something to do with why he [Bumrah] got hurt. He probably ended up having to bowl a bit more in that series with Shami not being there.
"So look, if Shami's fit, that's a positive," the former Aussie skipper added.
In the five-T20I series against England, Shami played two games - 3rd T20I in Rajkot and 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both the games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs.&nbsp;
England's innings in Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs only out of which Shami bowled 2.3 overs.&nbsp;
Shami is a part of India's Champions Trophy squad as well as England ODIs which begins on February 6.
India are also dealing with uncertainty over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>'s availability for the ICC tournament. Bumrah has been included in the squad for the Champions Trophy and the third England ODI.
Bumrah suffered a back issue during the last Test in Sydney on Australia tour and didn't bowl in the second inning. The team management was criticised by former players for making the premier pacer play fifth consecutive Test.
<h2>India Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

India pacer Mohammed Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket during India vs England T20Is series nearly after an year. He played two games in the series. Sports

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says Mohammed Shami's fitness will matter a lot for India in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. Shami recently made a comeback to international cricket during India vs England T20Is series nearly after an year. "My biggest concern about India when they came for Australia in the Test series was [Jasprit] Bumrah not having Shami there as a backup and him having to burden most of the load," said Ponting on the ICC Review. Also Read: 'He needs to decide....,' BCCI sends 'plan you future after Champions Trophy' message to skipper Rohit Sharma "And that's probably what happened, and might even have something to do with why he [Bumrah] got hurt. He probably ended up having to bowl a bit more in that series with Shami not being there. "So look, if Shami's fit, that's a positive," the former Aussie skipper added. In the five-T20I series against England, Shami played two games - 3rd T20I in Rajkot and 5th T20I in Mumbai. He went wicketless in Rajkot but took 3/25 in Mumbai match. The pacer, however, didn't finish his quota of four overs in both the games. He bowled three overs in Rajkot and gave away 25 runs. England's innings in Mumbai match was over in 10.3 overs only out of which Shami bowled 2.3 overs. Shami is a part of India's Champions Trophy squad as well as England ODIs which begins on February 6. India are also dealing with uncertainty over Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the ICC tournament. Bumrah has been included in the squad for the Champions Trophy and the third England ODI. Bumrah suffered a back issue during the last Test in Sydney on Australia tour and didn't bowl in the second inning. The team management was criticised by former players for making the premier pacer play fifth consecutive Test. India Full Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja

2025 Champions Trophy: 'My biggest concern...,' Ricky Ponting raises Mohammed Shami fitness issue for India

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded with the Sir Garfield Sobers award for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024.

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

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India paceman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Bumrah</a> on Tuesday (Jan 28) was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council.&nbsp;
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He was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. Bumrah beat fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to the award as he became the fifth recipient from India, after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> (2004), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). &nbsp;
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&ldquo;Across formats, Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency, as he shattered record after record and cemented his place as the world's premier fast bowler,&rdquo; the ICC website read.
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&ldquo;The current No. 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the feat with a sub-20 bowling average - the best in history.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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On Monday,&nbsp;Bumrah was named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024.&nbsp;
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Bumrah expressed his delight at winning the award, pointing out that winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 was a moment which will always be close to his heart.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I am really happy to be winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Men's Cricketer of the Year award. Last year was really memorable, especially winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados. It will always be close to my heart.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;When I was a youngster, I saw many of my heroes winning this ICC award. I am very happy to be receiving one,&rdquo; said Bumrah.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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Cricket Sports: Bumrah was also named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday (Jan 28) was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council. He was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. Bumrah beat fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to the award as he became the fifth recipient from India, after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018). “Across formats, Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency, as he shattered record after record and cemented his place as the world's premier fast bowler,” the ICC website read. “The current No. 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the feat with a sub-20 bowling average - the best in history.” Also Read: AB de Villiers set to return to cricket after four years in 20-over league On Monday, Bumrah was named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for amassing 71 wickets in just 13 matches at a jaw-dropping sub-15 average, statistics that placed him heads and shoulders above his contemporaries during a phenomenal 2024. Bumrah expressed his delight at winning the award, pointing out that winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 was a moment which will always be close to his heart. “I am really happy to be winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Men's Cricketer of the Year award. Last year was really memorable, especially winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados. It will always be close to my heart.” “When I was a youngster, I saw many of my heroes winning this ICC award. I am very happy to be receiving one,” said Bumrah. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win this prestigious ICC award...

India paceman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jasprit Bumrah</a> was Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council.
The right-arm quick returned to the five-day format in late 2023 following a lengthy absence due to a back injury.
Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71 scalps, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches).
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His average across the year was a breathtaking 14.92, and he ended 2024 with a strike rate for the year of just 30.1.
"Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognised on this platform is truly special," said Bumrah.
"This award is not just a reflection of my individual efforts but also of the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to believe and inspire me every day."
"Representing India is a privilege I deeply cherish, and knowing my efforts bring smiles to people around the world makes this journey even more special."
Bumrah beat England batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis to the award, given by the game's governing body.
Smriti Mandhana made it a double success for India as she was voted women's one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time.
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai clinched the men's ODI award.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches). Cricket Sports

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council. The right-arm quick returned to the five-day format in late 2023 following a lengthy absence due to a back injury. Bumrah, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71 scalps, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches). Also Read: Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli set to join Delhi team for practice on Tuesday His average across the year was a breathtaking 14.92, and he ended 2024 with a strike rate for the year of just 30.1. "Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognised on this platform is truly special," said Bumrah. "This award is not just a reflection of my individual efforts but also of the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and fans who continue to believe and inspire me every day." "Representing India is a privilege I deeply cherish, and knowing my efforts bring smiles to people around the world makes this journey even more special." Bumrah beat England batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis to the award, given by the game's governing body. Smriti Mandhana made it a double success for India as she was voted women's one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai clinched the men's ODI award. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

ICC Test Cricketer of Year Jasprit Bumrah joins Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in elite company

The BCCI medical team said it would be no less than a miracle if ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> attains full fitness in time for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy</a> scheduled for a February 19 start. Bumrah injured his back during his last international outing (during the SCG Test against Australia) missing all action since. Though he was never in line to play the England T20Is (to manage his workload), getting ruled out of the three ODIs is a blow for the hosts.
The selectors named Bumrah in the 15-man ODI squad for the England series and the eight-team tournament in Pakistan, hoping for him to be declared fit in time for the first showpiece event of the year.&nbsp;
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Per BCCI&rsquo;s squad announcement, Bumrah, if fit, would play the final England ODI (on Feb 12), with all participating CT teams needing to finalise their 15-member squad by a day earlier (February 11).
Per the latest report, Bumrah&rsquo;s Champions Trophy 2025 fate lies in the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, from New Zealand, with his consultation also planned depending on the reports. The Times of India (TOI) has reported that the BCCI selectors are already preparing his backup for the Champions Trophy, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj leading the race.
Though neither made it to the CT squad, the BCCI selectors named Harshit as part of the first two England ODIs (on February 6 and 9) as Bumrah&rsquo;s backup. Considering head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Rana, who even played the BGT opener in Perth, the lanky seamer could get his breakthrough call; however, Siraj&rsquo;s comeback for the ICC event, given his experience and numbers in the past two years, cannot be ruled out.
&ldquo;The BCCI medical team is in touch with Schouten in New Zealand. The board had also planned a visit for Bumrah to New Zealand. But that hasn&rsquo;t happened yet. The selectors know it will be a miracle if Bumrah turns up 100% fit in the given timeline,&rdquo; a BCCI source said in a chat with TOI.
<h2>BCCI, Bumrah unwilling to push</h2>
Like how the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/saim-ayub-injury-pcb-chair-mohsin-naqvi-provides-update-says-cannot-risk-career-for-one-champions-trophy-8655684" rel="dofollow">PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi said he is unwilling to risk opener Saim Ayub&rsquo;s career</a> by pushing him to get fit in time for the home event, the Indian Cricket Board is also not keen on pushing Bumrah to attain full fitness.&nbsp;
The source close to the information further revealed that the board would only take a call on Bumrah&rsquo;s participation after the completion of the medical process.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The reports will be shared with his doctor in New Zealand. Sending Bumrah to New Zealand will depend on the feedback. The board and Bumrah himself are not willing to push hard given his significance over a long period of time.
&ldquo;The selectors will only be informed if he is ready to take the field after the entire process is complete. The selectors will need to keep a backup plan ready for him. It will be a miracle if Bumrah makes it,&rdquo; the source added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Considering Bumrah is highly unlikely to attain full fitness in time for the ICC Champions Trophy, the BCCI selectors have started working on preparing his backup.

The BCCI medical team said it would be no less than a miracle if ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah attains full fitness in time for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for a February 19 start. Bumrah injured his back during his last international outing (during the SCG Test against Australia) missing all action since. Though he was never in line to play the England T20Is (to manage his workload), getting ruled out of the three ODIs is a blow for the hosts. The selectors named Bumrah in the 15-man ODI squad for the England series and the eight-team tournament in Pakistan, hoping for him to be declared fit in time for the first showpiece event of the year. Also read | Jasprit Bumrah attends Coldplay concert, lead singer Chris Martin dedicates song – Watch Per BCCI’s squad announcement, Bumrah, if fit, would play the final England ODI (on Feb 12), with all participating CT teams needing to finalise their 15-member squad by a day earlier (February 11). Per the latest report, Bumrah’s Champions Trophy 2025 fate lies in the hands of an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Rowan Schouten, from New Zealand, with his consultation also planned depending on the reports. The Times of India (TOI) has reported that the BCCI selectors are already preparing his backup for the Champions Trophy, with Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj leading the race. Though neither made it to the CT squad, the BCCI selectors named Harshit as part of the first two England ODIs (on February 6 and 9) as Bumrah’s backup. Considering head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Rana, who even played the BGT opener in Perth, the lanky seamer could get his breakthrough call; however, Siraj’s comeback for the ICC event, given his experience and numbers in the past two years, cannot be ruled out. “The BCCI medical team is in touch with Schouten in New Zealand. The board had also planned a visit for Bumrah to New Zealand. But that hasn’t happened yet. The selectors know it will be a miracle if Bumrah turns up 100% fit in the given timeline,” a BCCI source said in a chat with TOI. BCCI, Bumrah unwilling to push Like how the PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi said he is unwilling to risk opener Saim Ayub’s career by pushing him to get fit in time for the home event, the Indian Cricket Board is also not keen on pushing Bumrah to attain full fitness. The source close to the information further revealed that the board would only take a call on Bumrah’s participation after the completion of the medical process. “The reports will be shared with his doctor in New Zealand. Sending Bumrah to New Zealand will depend on the feedback. The board and Bumrah himself are not willing to push hard given his significance over a long period of time. “The selectors will only be informed if he is ready to take the field after the entire process is complete. The selectors will need to keep a backup plan ready for him. It will be a miracle if Bumrah makes it,” the source added. (With inputs from agencies)

Bumrah ‘highly unlikely’ for Champions Trophy 2025; BCCI working on backups – Report

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> attended the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/coldplay" rel="dofollow">Coldplay concert</a> in Ahmedabad, with the band&rsquo;s lead singer Chris Martin dedicating a personalised song for the India ace quick. Days after Martin first mentioned Bumrah during his Mumbai concert the past week, saying, &lsquo;Bumrah wants to come and play backstage' - much to a boundless cheer from the crowd, the world&rsquo;s best bowler, as also mentioned by Martin, made his presence felt at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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Amidst making headlines and turning heads with their recent packed house concerts, the widely acclaimed British band is winning hearts all across the country for connecting with the Indian audience, not only with their loyal fans but also with countless cricket-watching viewers.
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Bumrah, meanwhile, also acknowledged Martin&rsquo;s gesture of honouring him (during the Mumbai concert), saying it made him smile.
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Chris Martin honoring professional cricketer Jasprit Bumrah on the Jumbotron! 🏏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ColdplayAhmedabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ColdplayAhmedabad</a> 2/2 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/xB7O3yodPF">pic.twitter.com/xB7O3yodPF</a>
&mdash; Coldplay Access (@coldplayaccess) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplayaccess/status/1883552830692438383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coldplay</a> concert in Mumbai (from what I&rsquo;ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned ✨ <a href="https://t.co/SQuTVbwhWs">pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs</a>
&mdash; Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93/status/1881316762635173953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
Besides, Coldplay also displayed Bumrah&rsquo;s famous Yorker to England Test batter Ollie Pope on the screen during their concert, with the crowd appreciating his gesture.&nbsp;
During England&rsquo;s tour of India last year, Bumrah stood out as the best seamer across both camps, with his searing Yorker to Pope, breaking his stumps, making headlines all across.
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Timber Striker Alert 🚨 A Jasprit Bumrah special 🎯 🔥 Drop an emoji in the comments below 🔽 to describe that dismissal Follow the match ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV">https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvENG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/U9mpYkYp6v">pic.twitter.com/U9mpYkYp6v</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1753697345135583642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, the Indian pacer had a memorable 2024. Not only did he pick 86 wickets across all formats, but doing that at an average of 13.76 has made everyone go bonkers. The right-arm seamer was instrumental in helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, picking 15 wickets in eight contested matches, including two in the final. His heroics throughout helped India end an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.
<h2>Bumrah in Australia</h2>
Following returning from a back injury during mid-2023, Bumrah featured in all major tournaments, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/border-gavaskar-trophy" rel="dofollow">Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a> in Australia.
On his third tour Down Under, Bumrah peaked like no Indian could. Playing five matches on the trot, Bumrah captained in two, helping India win one (the series opener in Perth and their only win on the tour). The right-arm seamer remained on the top of his game, putting the mighty Aussies under pressure.&nbsp;
In nine innings, he picked up 32 wickets &ndash; the most by an Indian bowler in a single edition Down Under, including bagging three five-wicket hauls.
Though India lost the series (1-3), conceding the chance to qualify for their third straight WTC Final 2025, Bumrah won the Player of the Series award for his outstanding performance.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Coldplay also displayed Bumrah’s famous Yorker to England Test batter Ollie Pope on the screen during their concert, with the crowd appreciating his gesture.

Jasprit Bumrah attended the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, with the band’s lead singer Chris Martin dedicating a personalised song for the India ace quick. Days after Martin first mentioned Bumrah during his Mumbai concert the past week, saying, ‘Bumrah wants to come and play backstage' - much to a boundless cheer from the crowd, the world’s best bowler, as also mentioned by Martin, made his presence felt at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Also read | ‘Good looks caused me a lot of problems,’ Ahmed Shehzad on ‘jealousy’ in Pakistan dressing room Amidst making headlines and turning heads with their recent packed house concerts, the widely acclaimed British band is winning hearts all across the country for connecting with the Indian audience, not only with their loyal fans but also with countless cricket-watching viewers. Here is the video - Bumrah, meanwhile, also acknowledged Martin’s gesture of honouring him (during the Mumbai concert), saying it made him smile. Chris Martin honoring professional cricketer Jasprit Bumrah on the Jumbotron! 🏏 #ColdplayAhmedabad 2/2 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xB7O3yodPF — Coldplay Access (@coldplayaccess) January 26, 2025 Watch – This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I’ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned ✨ pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 20, 2025 Besides, Coldplay also displayed Bumrah’s famous Yorker to England Test batter Ollie Pope on the screen during their concert, with the crowd appreciating his gesture. During England’s tour of India last year, Bumrah stood out as the best seamer across both camps, with his searing Yorker to Pope, breaking his stumps, making headlines all across. Timber Striker Alert 🚨 A Jasprit Bumrah special 🎯 🔥 Drop an emoji in the comments below 🔽 to describe that dismissal Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @Jaspritbumrah93 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/U9mpYkYp6v — BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2024 Meanwhile, the Indian pacer had a memorable 2024. Not only did he pick 86 wickets across all formats, but doing that at an average of 13.76 has made everyone go bonkers. The right-arm seamer was instrumental in helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, picking 15 wickets in eight contested matches, including two in the final. His heroics throughout helped India end an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy. Bumrah in Australia Following returning from a back injury during mid-2023, Bumrah featured in all major tournaments, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. On his third tour Down Under, Bumrah peaked like no Indian could. Playing five matches on the trot, Bumrah captained in two, helping India win one (the series opener in Perth and their only win on the tour). The right-arm seamer remained on the top of his game, putting the mighty Aussies under pressure. In nine innings, he picked up 32 wickets – the most by an Indian bowler in a single edition Down Under, including bagging three five-wicket hauls. Though India lost the series (1-3), conceding the chance to qualify for their third straight WTC Final 2025, Bumrah won the Player of the Series award for his outstanding performance. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah attends Coldplay concert, lead singer Chris Martin dedicates song – Watch

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Jan 24) announced the Men&rsquo;s Test Team of the Year 2024 as India&rsquo;s Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal headlined the top names. After disappointment over no Indian being named in the ODI squad, there was some satisfaction for the Indian contingent in the Test side as three Indians made the cut. The ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Team of the Year also included Joe Root, Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Kamindu Mendis and others.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bumrah, Jasiwal in the Test team of the year<o:p></o:p></h2>
After a productive 2024 where India had mixed spells, both Bumrah and Jaiswal had a productive time. Jadeja also joined the duo as Indian players made a healthy presence in the XI. After a challenging series in South Africa, he made an impressive comeback in the home series against England, amassing a staggering 712 runs. This included two double centuries and three fifties, showcasing his dominance.<o:p></o:p>
Bumrah began 2024 with a stellar performance against England, taking 19 wickets in four matches, including a remarkable nine-wicket haul in Vishakhapatnam. At home against Bangladesh, he further extended his tally with 11 wickets in just two games.<o:p></o:p>
Jadeja had an outstanding start to 2024, scoring 89 runs and taking five wickets in the first match against England in Hyderabad. He followed it up with his fourth Test century in Rajkot, where he scored 100, took seven wickets, and played a key role in India&rsquo;s victory, earning the Player of the Match award.<o:p></o:p>
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/no-indian-in-iccs-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-4-sri-lankans-3-pakistani-included-afghanistan-west-indies-8649889" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">No Indian in ICC&rsquo;s ODI Team of the Year 2024; 3 Afghanistan players included</a> 
The likes of Ben Duckett, Kane Williamson and others were the notable inclusions in the ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Team of the Year. Pat Cummins was named the captain of the side while he was the only Aussie to feature in the XI.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Team of the Year 2025<o:p></o:p></h2>
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (WK) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Pat Cummins (C) (Australia), Matt Henry (New Zealand) and Jasprit Bumrah (India)<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: After disappointment over no Indian being named in the ODI squad, there was some satisfaction for the Indian contingent in the Test side as three Indians made the cut.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday (Jan 24) announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2024 as India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal headlined the top names. After disappointment over no Indian being named in the ODI squad, there was some satisfaction for the Indian contingent in the Test side as three Indians made the cut. The ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year also included Joe Root, Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and others. Bumrah, Jasiwal in the Test team of the year After a productive 2024 where India had mixed spells, both Bumrah and Jaiswal had a productive time. Jadeja also joined the duo as Indian players made a healthy presence in the XI. After a challenging series in South Africa, he made an impressive comeback in the home series against England, amassing a staggering 712 runs. This included two double centuries and three fifties, showcasing his dominance. Bumrah began 2024 with a stellar performance against England, taking 19 wickets in four matches, including a remarkable nine-wicket haul in Vishakhapatnam. At home against Bangladesh, he further extended his tally with 11 wickets in just two games. Jadeja had an outstanding start to 2024, scoring 89 runs and taking five wickets in the first match against England in Hyderabad. He followed it up with his fourth Test century in Rajkot, where he scored 100, took seven wickets, and played a key role in India’s victory, earning the Player of the Match award. ALSO READ | No Indian in ICC’s ODI Team of the Year 2024; 3 Afghanistan players included The likes of Ben Duckett, Kane Williamson and others were the notable inclusions in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year. Pat Cummins was named the captain of the side while he was the only Aussie to feature in the XI. ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2025 Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (WK) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Pat Cummins (C) (Australia), Matt Henry (New Zealand) and Jasprit Bumrah (India)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah headline ICC Men's Test Team of the Year for 2024

Australia&rsquo;s newbie opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sam-konstas" rel="dofollow">Sam Konstas</a> made the most of his enthralling debut against India at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/boxing-day-test" rel="dofollow">Boxing Day Test</a> in Melbourne. The rookie batter enjoyed his time in the middle, hitting a fifty on his first outing, smashing ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> for a six off a ramp shot and getting a shoulder bumping from cricket&rsquo;s beloved Virat Kohli, all in the same innings. Reflecting on his talked-about international debut, Konstas regrets nothing.
Almost one month since emerging onto the Test scene as among the youngest present across both camps, Konstas admitted watching videos of it, reflecting how he felt about playing in front of a packed house at the &lsquo;G&rsquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t believe (it),&rdquo; Konstas said in a video chat shared by cricket.com.au on their social media handle.
&ldquo;The first hour of the Boxing Day Test and (the way) I went about it. I watched it quite a few times &ndash; the videos and the crowd&rsquo;s reaction.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Obviously, I felt at times (that) the emotions did get to me, which was a great learning. Hopefully, if I do play with the bigger crowds, I can control that,&rdquo; he said.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/boost-for-australia-as-test-specialist-cleared-for-sri-lanka-tests-matthew-kuhnemann-steve-smith-8649272" rel="dofollow">Boost for Australia as Test specialist cleared of injury for Sri Lanka Tests</a>
Though he was tipped for bigger things in Australian cricket even before his Test debut, considering his pedigree for success, Konstas did justice to his reputation. Replacing Nathan McSweeney at the top, Konstas opened with Usman Khawaja and, in no time, took the attack to Bumrah &ndash; India&rsquo;s best bowler on the tour.
Before he smoked him for 18 runs in one over (11th) &ndash; the most that Bumrah conceded in his Test career thus far, Konstas made headlines for hitting Bumrah for a six and four off two ramp shots, breaking the internet. His sweep to Bumrah for a boundary came in the same over, adding up to 14.&nbsp;
A few overs later, he smashed the ace quick for another six down the ground, hitting two off his bowling on his Test debut.
&ldquo;Probably my ramp shots (to be fair),&rdquo; Sam replied when asked what clips did he watch the most. &ldquo;Watched that a few times; me trying to smack him (Jasprit Bumrah) in the first innings.&rdquo;
<h2>Shoulder bumping Kohli</h2>
Even with all of that happening around, with the crowd and the visitors loving every moment of it, Kohli's shoulder bump to Konstas took the viewing to the next level. With both sharing some words, the umpires and Khawaja had to intervene to separate them.&nbsp;
Though Kohli faced a wrath for the same with the ICC punishing him, Konstas said such things happen in cricket, and a bit of theatre is good for the game.
&ldquo;Nah, not really. I haven&rsquo;t watched that as much, but I felt like it was in the contest. It&rsquo;s good to have a bit of theatre in the game,&rdquo; he&nbsp;added.
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"I've watched it quite a bit!" Almost one month (!) on, Sam Konstas reflects on his WILD first hour of Test cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnplayablePodcast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnplayablePodcast</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Qantas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Qantas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y3R6NPPr42">pic.twitter.com/Y3R6NPPr42</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1882668913332552081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, the opener&nbsp;will fly to Sri Lanka for his first away series starting January 29 in Galle.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Replacing Nathan McSweeney at the top, Konstas opened with Usman Khawaja and, in no time, took the attack to Bumrah – India’s best bowler on the tour.

Australia’s newbie opener Sam Konstas made the most of his enthralling debut against India at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The rookie batter enjoyed his time in the middle, hitting a fifty on his first outing, smashing ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah for a six off a ramp shot and getting a shoulder bumping from cricket’s beloved Virat Kohli, all in the same innings. Reflecting on his talked-about international debut, Konstas regrets nothing. Almost one month since emerging onto the Test scene as among the youngest present across both camps, Konstas admitted watching videos of it, reflecting how he felt about playing in front of a packed house at the ‘G’. “I couldn’t believe (it),” Konstas said in a video chat shared by cricket.com.au on their social media handle. “The first hour of the Boxing Day Test and (the way) I went about it. I watched it quite a few times – the videos and the crowd’s reaction. “Obviously, I felt at times (that) the emotions did get to me, which was a great learning. Hopefully, if I do play with the bigger crowds, I can control that,” he said. Also read | Boost for Australia as Test specialist cleared of injury for Sri Lanka Tests Though he was tipped for bigger things in Australian cricket even before his Test debut, considering his pedigree for success, Konstas did justice to his reputation. Replacing Nathan McSweeney at the top, Konstas opened with Usman Khawaja and, in no time, took the attack to Bumrah – India’s best bowler on the tour. Before he smoked him for 18 runs in one over (11th) – the most that Bumrah conceded in his Test career thus far, Konstas made headlines for hitting Bumrah for a six and four off two ramp shots, breaking the internet. His sweep to Bumrah for a boundary came in the same over, adding up to 14. A few overs later, he smashed the ace quick for another six down the ground, hitting two off his bowling on his Test debut. “Probably my ramp shots (to be fair),” Sam replied when asked what clips did he watch the most. “Watched that a few times; me trying to smack him (Jasprit Bumrah) in the first innings.” Shoulder bumping Kohli Even with all of that happening around, with the crowd and the visitors loving every moment of it, Kohli's shoulder bump to Konstas took the viewing to the next level. With both sharing some words, the umpires and Khawaja had to intervene to separate them. Though Kohli faced a wrath for the same with the ICC punishing him, Konstas said such things happen in cricket, and a bit of theatre is good for the game. “Nah, not really. I haven’t watched that as much, but I felt like it was in the contest. It’s good to have a bit of theatre in the game,” he added. Watch - "I've watched it quite a bit!" Almost one month (!) on, Sam Konstas reflects on his WILD first hour of Test cricket #UnplayablePodcast | @Qantas | #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/Y3R6NPPr42 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 24, 2025 Meanwhile, the opener will fly to Sri Lanka for his first away series starting January 29 in Galle. (With inputs from agencies)

Konstas on shoulder bump with Kohli: ‘It’s good to have a bit of theatre in the game’

Music band Coldplay singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chris-martin">Chris Martin</a> apologised on Sunday for telling a 'lie' related to India pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> during the band's concert in Mumbai on January 18. Martin had also given a shoutout to the pacer during the show and showed a clip of the bowler as well.
&ldquo;This is very serious. Yesterday, during our show, we said that Jasprit Burmah had asked us to stop the show because he was backstage and wanted to bowl at me. This was not true. It was a lie. I'm so sorry," Martin said on Sunday (Jan 19), as reported by news outlet Hindustan Times.
<h2>Bumrah reacts to Coldplay's tribute</h2>
India pacer Bumrah, on Monday (Jan 20), reacted to the shoutout to him by Coldplay during their Mumbai concert. The pacer shared Martin's clip on his official X account and acknowledged that 'it made him smile.'
"This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I&rsquo;ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned," Bumrah wrote on X along side a clip. Have a look at the post below:
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This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coldplay</a> concert in Mumbai (from what I&rsquo;ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned ✨ <a href="https://t.co/SQuTVbwhWs">pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs</a>
&mdash; Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93/status/1881316762635173953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Bumrah will next be seen in action during the India vs England third ODI on February 12. The pacer has been selected in India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a> squad but will test his fitness in the third England ODI prior to that.
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Along with Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh have been selected as two other pacers, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to play a role with the ball as well.
The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan, but India will play all matches in Dubai, UAE, as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
India squad for Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal

India pacer Bumrah, on Jan 20, reacted to the shoutout to him by Coldplay during their Mumbai concert. The pacer acknowledged that 'it made him smile.' Cricket Sports

Music band Coldplay singer Chris Martin apologised on Sunday for telling a 'lie' related to India pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the band's concert in Mumbai on January 18. Martin had also given a shoutout to the pacer during the show and showed a clip of the bowler as well. “This is very serious. Yesterday, during our show, we said that Jasprit Burmah had asked us to stop the show because he was backstage and wanted to bowl at me. This was not true. It was a lie. I'm so sorry," Martin said on Sunday (Jan 19), as reported by news outlet Hindustan Times. Bumrah reacts to Coldplay's tribute India pacer Bumrah, on Monday (Jan 20), reacted to the shoutout to him by Coldplay during their Mumbai concert. The pacer shared Martin's clip on his official X account and acknowledged that 'it made him smile.' "This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I’ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned," Bumrah wrote on X along side a clip. Have a look at the post below: This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I’ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned ✨ pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 20, 2025 Bumrah will next be seen in action during the India vs England third ODI on February 12. The pacer has been selected in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad but will test his fitness in the third England ODI prior to that. Also Read: Ex-India opener feels Mohammed Siraj should have been in India squad Along with Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh have been selected as two other pacers, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expected to play a role with the ball as well. The Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan, but India will play all matches in Dubai, UAE, as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). India squad for Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal

'I'm so sorry,' says Coldplay's Chris Martin for telling 'a lie' about Jasprit Bumrah during Mumbai concert

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is perhaps the best bowler of his generation, and the testament to that is his popularity beyond the cricket sphere. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the British global music band &lsquo;Coldplay&rsquo;, gave a shout-out to the Indian seamer during his recently held Mumbai concert, the video of which has won the internet.
Though music and cricket have a rich history, mentioning Coldplay and Bumrah in the same breath was not on the cards.
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During Coldplay&rsquo;s Mumbai concert at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Martin, during one of the final songs of the evening, mentioned Bumrah&rsquo;s name, saying, "Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage."&nbsp;
After expressing his gratitude to the fans, Martin added, &lsquo;He needs to bowl at me now.&rsquo;
Bumrah&rsquo;s mention sent the cricket and music fans into a frenzy; though they expected the ace Indian seamer to make a surprise appearance, which did not happen, Martin bringing up Bumrah&rsquo;s name sparked a passionate cheer from the crowd.
Watch the Video &ndash;
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Here&rsquo;s the video where <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChrisMartin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChrisMartin</a> mentions <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a>! What a moment in the concert <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coldplay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cricket</a> Jassi is the world&rsquo;s best <a href="https://t.co/kSuTix6ATJ">pic.twitter.com/kSuTix6ATJ</a>
&mdash; Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) <a href="https://twitter.com/chand2579/status/1880675595656540297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Where is Bumrah?</h2>
The Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is currently nursing a back injury he sustained during the final BGT Test against Australia Down Under. Though he bowled a bit before stumps on day one at the SCG, he left the field for regular test after throwing eight overs across two spells early on day two.
Bumrah played all five Tests, captaining India in two, out of which the visitors won one. He bowled over 150 overs across nine innings, picking 32 wickets &ndash; the most by an Indian bowler in one Test series in Australia.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, upon regular checkups, where at least he avoided any stress fracture on his back, Bumrah was advised five-week bed rest by the BCCI medical staff, ruling him out of the series decider in Sydney, which India lost, conceding the series (1-3). That, however, also put his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in serious jeopardy.
<h3>Bumrah to play against ENG, in CT</h3>
The BCCI selectors and the Indian captain met in Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 18) to announce the ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy.&nbsp;
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After much deliberation over selected players, all decided to play punt on Bumrah&rsquo;s fitness and availability by picking him in the squad.
Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, however, mentioned they will take a final call after he is cleared to return to the field, for which they even named him on the squad for the final ODI against England (on Feb 12) to test his match fitness before the first showpiece event of the year.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Chris Martin, the lead singer of the British global music band ‘Coldplay’, gave a shout-out to the Indian seamer during his recently held Mumbai concert.

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is perhaps the best bowler of his generation, and the testament to that is his popularity beyond the cricket sphere. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the British global music band ‘Coldplay’, gave a shout-out to the Indian seamer during his recently held Mumbai concert, the video of which has won the internet. Though music and cricket have a rich history, mentioning Coldplay and Bumrah in the same breath was not on the cards. Also read | Rishabh Pant to captain Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 – Report During Coldplay’s Mumbai concert at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Martin, during one of the final songs of the evening, mentioned Bumrah’s name, saying, "Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage." After expressing his gratitude to the fans, Martin added, ‘He needs to bowl at me now.’ Bumrah’s mention sent the cricket and music fans into a frenzy; though they expected the ace Indian seamer to make a surprise appearance, which did not happen, Martin bringing up Bumrah’s name sparked a passionate cheer from the crowd. Watch the Video – Here’s the video where #ChrisMartin mentions @Jaspritbumrah93! What a moment in the concert @coldplay #cricket Jassi is the world’s best pic.twitter.com/kSuTix6ATJ — Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) January 18, 2025 Where is Bumrah? The Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah is currently nursing a back injury he sustained during the final BGT Test against Australia Down Under. Though he bowled a bit before stumps on day one at the SCG, he left the field for regular test after throwing eight overs across two spells early on day two. Bumrah played all five Tests, captaining India in two, out of which the visitors won one. He bowled over 150 overs across nine innings, picking 32 wickets – the most by an Indian bowler in one Test series in Australia. Meanwhile, upon regular checkups, where at least he avoided any stress fracture on his back, Bumrah was advised five-week bed rest by the BCCI medical staff, ruling him out of the series decider in Sydney, which India lost, conceding the series (1-3). That, however, also put his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in serious jeopardy. Bumrah to play against ENG, in CT The BCCI selectors and the Indian captain met in Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 18) to announce the ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy. Also read | Bumrah won't be available for first two ODIs against England: Agarkar After much deliberation over selected players, all decided to play punt on Bumrah’s fitness and availability by picking him in the squad. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, however, mentioned they will take a final call after he is cleared to return to the field, for which they even named him on the squad for the final ODI against England (on Feb 12) to test his match fitness before the first showpiece event of the year. (With inputs from agencies)

Coldplay’s Chris Martin gives shout-out to Bumrah during Mumbai concert – Watch

The BCCI has picked Jasprit Bumrah in India&rsquo;s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced during a presser in Mumbai. His fellow seamer Mohammed Shami returned to the ODI team for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, while the selectors have also named Rishabh Pant in the star-studded squad.
The surprise inclusion, however, is that of uncapped star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.&nbsp;
<h2>India&rsquo;s 15-man squad for Champions Trophy &ndash;</h2>
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Meanwhile, this is also the same squad for England ODIs, with seamer Harshit Rana added as Bumrah&rsquo;s cover until the board and the selectors get a green signal from the NCA over his ailing back.
<h2>Gill &ndash; the new vice-captain</h2>
Among all the hits and misses, youngster Shubman Gill getting appointed new vice-captain raised a few eyebrows. Even despite seasoned campaigners KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya around, with Pandya holding that post some time back, Gill&rsquo;s promotion to being Rohit&rsquo;s deputy is the sign of things to come in Indian cricket.
However, contrary to that is the absence of batter Karun Nair from the squad, who has been making all the right noises in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, averaging a whopping 752, including hitting five centuries thus far.
The selectors have picked Rishabh Pant as the specialist keeper-batter, with doubts casting over Rahul&rsquo;s role as the gloveman in the side.&nbsp;
The decision-makers seem to have chosen a safer choice regarding naming the squad for the showpiece event, picking tried-and-tested players instead of recalling domestic performers.
<h2>Squad breakdown</h2>
Young Jaiswal earned his maiden India call-up for an ICC event, although he was picked as Gill&rsquo;s cover. Alongside him, Rohit and Shubman will play at the top, while Virat Kohli will play at number three.&nbsp;
The middle order consists of Shreyas Iyer, Rahul, Pant and lone seam-bowling all-rounder Pandya, with the selectors naming three spin-bowling all-rounders &ndash; Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.&nbsp;
In the pacers department, Bumrah will lead the attack, as Ajit revealed that he continues to recover from the back injury that ruled him out of action since leaving the field during the SCG Test, meaning his participation remains unclear. Shami and Arshdeep Singh made the cut, with the selectors overlooking workhorse Mohammed Siraj for the England ODIs and Champions Trophy.
India will play five T20Is against England starting January 22, with the three ODIs (on 6, 9 and 12) to follow.&nbsp;
India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh (on February 20) in Dubai.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Karun Nair, who has been making the right noises with his star show in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been overlooked, with the selectors naming Pant in the squad.

The BCCI has picked Jasprit Bumrah in India’s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced during a presser in Mumbai. His fellow seamer Mohammed Shami returned to the ODI team for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, while the selectors have also named Rishabh Pant in the star-studded squad. The surprise inclusion, however, is that of uncapped star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. India’s 15-man squad for Champions Trophy – Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal Also read | Not India, but Sunil Gavaskar predicts THIS team to win Champions Trophy 2025 Meanwhile, this is also the same squad for England ODIs, with seamer Harshit Rana added as Bumrah’s cover until the board and the selectors get a green signal from the NCA over his ailing back. Gill – the new vice-captain Among all the hits and misses, youngster Shubman Gill getting appointed new vice-captain raised a few eyebrows. Even despite seasoned campaigners KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya around, with Pandya holding that post some time back, Gill’s promotion to being Rohit’s deputy is the sign of things to come in Indian cricket. However, contrary to that is the absence of batter Karun Nair from the squad, who has been making all the right noises in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, averaging a whopping 752, including hitting five centuries thus far. The selectors have picked Rishabh Pant as the specialist keeper-batter, with doubts casting over Rahul’s role as the gloveman in the side. The decision-makers seem to have chosen a safer choice regarding naming the squad for the showpiece event, picking tried-and-tested players instead of recalling domestic performers. Squad breakdown Young Jaiswal earned his maiden India call-up for an ICC event, although he was picked as Gill’s cover. Alongside him, Rohit and Shubman will play at the top, while Virat Kohli will play at number three. The middle order consists of Shreyas Iyer, Rahul, Pant and lone seam-bowling all-rounder Pandya, with the selectors naming three spin-bowling all-rounders – Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. In the pacers department, Bumrah will lead the attack, as Ajit revealed that he continues to recover from the back injury that ruled him out of action since leaving the field during the SCG Test, meaning his participation remains unclear. Shami and Arshdeep Singh made the cut, with the selectors overlooking workhorse Mohammed Siraj for the England ODIs and Champions Trophy. India will play five T20Is against England starting January 22, with the three ODIs (on 6, 9 and 12) to follow. India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh (on February 20) in Dubai. (With inputs from agencies)

India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 announced; Bumrah, Shami return

The BCCI selectors will announce Team India's 15-man Champions Trophy 2025 squad on Saturday (Jan 18), with the latest reports emerging that they could pick ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah subject to him being fit in time for the eight-team tournament starting next month.
The Indian quick last played during the final BGT Test in Sydney (against Australia), where, early on day two, after bowling eight overs across two spells, he left the field with discomfort in his back. Though the reports did not reveal a stress fracture in his back, exertion over playing all five Tests on the trot, wherein he bowled 151.2 overs in nine innings, led to the breakdown.
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However, the BCCI medical team advised a five-week rest for Bumrah, after which he will undergo a test to determine his participation in the first showpiece event of the year in Pakistan (and the UAE &ndash; for India).
Should Bumrah get the go-ahead from the BCCI&rsquo;s medical team, he might feature in the final ODI against England (scheduled for February 12) to test his match fitness before returning to lead the pace attack in the Champions Trophy starting February 19. The final date of squad submission for the ICC event is February 11.
As things stand, the BCCI selectors will announce Team India ODI squads for the England series and the Champions Trophy today, likely including Bumrah for both (final ODI and CT 2025).
<h2>India ready for white-ball season</h2>
After a horrid Test season, where India lost six out of eight matches (three to New Zealand at home and three against Australia Down Under), the Men in Blue gear up for a dynamic white-ball season before IPL 2025 gets underway in late March.&nbsp;
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India will begin with five T20Is against England starting on January 22 in Kolkata, with three ODIs (February 6, 9 and 12) to follow - their first ODI series since the away Sri Lankan tour in August last year.&nbsp;
Next will be the ICC Champions Trophy, where India, placed in Group A, will face host and arch-rivals Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team will open their campaign against Bangladesh (on February 20) before taking on Pakistan three days later in a marquee clash.&nbsp;India&rsquo;s last league game is against New Zealand (on March 2), with all of their matches taking place in Dubai, including the knockouts, should they qualify.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, cricket: BCCI selectors will announce Team India ODI squads for the England series and the Champions Trophy today, likely including Bumrah for both (final ODI and CT 2025).

The BCCI selectors will announce Team India's 15-man Champions Trophy 2025 squad on Saturday (Jan 18), with the latest reports emerging that they could pick ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah subject to him being fit in time for the eight-team tournament starting next month. The Indian quick last played during the final BGT Test in Sydney (against Australia), where, early on day two, after bowling eight overs across two spells, he left the field with discomfort in his back. Though the reports did not reveal a stress fracture in his back, exertion over playing all five Tests on the trot, wherein he bowled 151.2 overs in nine innings, led to the breakdown. Watch - Harbhajan Singh On Champions Trophy And India-Pak Clash However, the BCCI medical team advised a five-week rest for Bumrah, after which he will undergo a test to determine his participation in the first showpiece event of the year in Pakistan (and the UAE – for India). Should Bumrah get the go-ahead from the BCCI’s medical team, he might feature in the final ODI against England (scheduled for February 12) to test his match fitness before returning to lead the pace attack in the Champions Trophy starting February 19. The final date of squad submission for the ICC event is February 11. As things stand, the BCCI selectors will announce Team India ODI squads for the England series and the Champions Trophy today, likely including Bumrah for both (final ODI and CT 2025). India ready for white-ball season After a horrid Test season, where India lost six out of eight matches (three to New Zealand at home and three against Australia Down Under), the Men in Blue gear up for a dynamic white-ball season before IPL 2025 gets underway in late March. Also read | Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah-signed bats to support disabled cricketers India will begin with five T20Is against England starting on January 22 in Kolkata, with three ODIs (February 6, 9 and 12) to follow - their first ODI series since the away Sri Lankan tour in August last year. Next will be the ICC Champions Trophy, where India, placed in Group A, will face host and arch-rivals Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma-led Indian Team will open their campaign against Bangladesh (on February 20) before taking on Pakistan three days later in a marquee clash. India’s last league game is against New Zealand (on March 2), with all of their matches taking place in Dubai, including the knockouts, should they qualify. (With inputs from agencies)

Selectors to pick Bumrah in Champions Trophy squad subject to fitness

In a major setback, India pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> has been advised bed rest due to back swelling ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>. Bumrah had recently left the India vs Australia 5th Test in Sydney mid-way due to 'back cramps.'&nbsp;
"Bumrah could go to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) next week but right now there is no fixed date yet. He has been advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover and the swelling to subside. Once that is done, future course of action will be ascertained," a report in media outlet Times of India said quoting a source.
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"Bed rest doesn't sound good. I hope it's not a disc bulge or a muscle swelling which is of a higher grade. The approach has to be similar with him - wrap him in cotton wool and preserve the talent like him," the report added.
<h2>Who Could Replace Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy 2025 Squad</h2>
If Bumrah is unavailable for selection in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-news-india-champions-trophy-squad-do-karun-nair-sanju-samson-jaiswal-nitish-reddy-axar-patel-have-chance-8621652" rel="dofollow">India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad</a>, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may have to look at the fringe options to replace him.&nbsp;
In a relief to BCCI, Mohammed Shami is now fit and may very well end up leading the pace attack in the ICC tournament. Along with him, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who leads India attack in T20Is, can find a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.&nbsp;
For the third pacer, it could be a toss-up between Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. All three pacers were part of India's tour of Australia where the team lost 1-3 in the five-Test series.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starts February 19 and the BCCI is expected to make the squad annoucement on January 18-19.
India's Champions Trophy Squad (Probable): Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal/Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Karun Nair/Abhishek Sharma/Suryakumar Yadav/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy/Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy/Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (subject to fitness)

Bumrah had recently left the India vs Australia 5th Test in Sydney mid-way due to 'back cramps' but looks like his injury is more serious than previously thought. Cricket Sports

In a major setback, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been advised bed rest due to back swelling ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah had recently left the India vs Australia 5th Test in Sydney mid-way due to 'back cramps.' "Bumrah could go to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) next week but right now there is no fixed date yet. He has been advised bed rest at home to help the muscles recover and the swelling to subside. Once that is done, future course of action will be ascertained," a report in media outlet Times of India said quoting a source. Also Read - IND vs IRE Women, 3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana calls 304-run win 'near perfect' except for... "Bed rest doesn't sound good. I hope it's not a disc bulge or a muscle swelling which is of a higher grade. The approach has to be similar with him - wrap him in cotton wool and preserve the talent like him," the report added. Who Could Replace Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy 2025 Squad If Bumrah is unavailable for selection in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may have to look at the fringe options to replace him. In a relief to BCCI, Mohammed Shami is now fit and may very well end up leading the pace attack in the ICC tournament. Along with him, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who leads India attack in T20Is, can find a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. For the third pacer, it could be a toss-up between Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. All three pacers were part of India's tour of Australia where the team lost 1-3 in the five-Test series. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starts February 19 and the BCCI is expected to make the squad annoucement on January 18-19. India's Champions Trophy Squad (Probable): Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal/Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Karun Nair/Abhishek Sharma/Suryakumar Yadav/Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy/Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy/Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (subject to fitness)

2025 Champions Trophy: Setback for India as pacer Jasprit Bumrah advised 'bed rest'

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