IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: India showed a strong and a dominating performance in the third and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 12). India bowled out England for 214 and won the match by 142 runs.
Earlier in the innings, Shubman Gill led the way with a fluent 112 while Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) also cashed in on ideal conditions in their last outing before the Champions Trophy, helping India set a 357-run target for England.
Gill anchored India's innings en route to his seventh ODI ton &mdash; 112 off 104 balls (14x4s, 3x6s) which also took his average past 60 in the format &mdash; while putting on two century stands with Kohli and Iyer to consolidate for India, who finished at 356 all-out.

That's all for today from us. We'll be back with more updates and info on the Champions Trophy 2025 which begins February 19, until then stay with us for complete coverage of the ICC tournament.
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HIGHLIGHTS | India vs England 3rd ODI

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Axar Patel dismisses Atkinson as England bowled out for 214. India wins by 142 runs
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;214 all out
Gus Atkinson b Patel 38 (19b 6x4 1x6) SR: 200

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: ENGLAND ALL OUT! INDIA WINS!

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Hardik Pandya scalps another as Mark Wood now back to the pavillion
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;193/9 (32.1 overs)
Mark Wood c Iyer b Pandya 9 (7b 2x4 0x6) SR: 128.57

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: WICKET!

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Hardik Pandya scalps Adil Rashid's wicket. Hosts just need two wickets to win
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;175/8 (30.3 overs)
Adil Rashid b Pandya 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Washington Sundar dismisses Liam Livingstone for 9 runs. Hosts on the verge of a clean sweep in the ODI series
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;174/7 (30&nbsp; overs)
Liam Livingstone st &dagger;Rahul b Washington Sundar 9 (23b 1x4 0x6) SR: 39.13

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Harry Brook is now back in the pavillion as he is dismissed by Harshit Rana.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;161/6 (27 overs)
Harry Brook b Harshit Rana 19 (26b 1x4 1x6) SR: 73.07

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Harshit Rana scalps the prize wicket of England captain Jos Buttler
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;145/5 (24.2 overs)
Jos Buttler b Harshit Rana 6 (9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: After 20 overs, the visitors are stumbling under pressure as Axar Patel dismisses Joe Root for 24 runs from 29 balls.
Score:
ENG: 133/4 (20.2 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Kuldeep Yadav strikes as Tom Banton, who was looking dangerous is dismissed for 38 runs.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;126/3 (18 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England reach 100 in 13.3 overs with Joe Root and Tom Banton at the crease.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;101/2 (13.4 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: 100 up for visitors

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Phil Salt is back in the pavillion as he is dismissed by Arshdeep for 23 runs.
Score:
ENG:&nbsp;80/2 (8.4 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Ben Duckett is dismissed by Arshdeep Singh for 34 runs off 22 balls
Score:&nbsp;
ENG:&nbsp;60/1 (6.2 overs)

The visitors are off to a flying start as they reached 50/0 in 5.3 overs

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England crosses 50-run mark

England have opened the innings with Ben Duckett and Phil Salt.
Score:
ENG: 27/0 (3.3 overs)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England starts chase

An anti-climatic end to an innings after excellant middle-over batting. Shubman Gill scored a hundred, Iyer once again scored a 50 and Kohli also got 52- Would it be enough? We'll find out soon.
IND: 356/10 in 50 overs vs England

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: India all-out for 356

India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a>&nbsp;created history on Wednesday (Feb 12) during the third&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs England</a>&nbsp;ODI in Ahmedabad. The batter scored 112 runs after coming in as an opener and became the fastest to score 2500 ODI runs in the history. Gill reached the milestone in his 50th ODI innings - surpassing former South African batter Hashim Amla who previously held the record of scoring fastest 2500 runs in 51 innings.
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LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Gill creates history

England&rsquo;s seasoned leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed India star batter Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket.
With this dismissal, Rashid has now joined an group of bowlers who have troubled Kohli the most in international cricket. He stands alongside New Zealand&rsquo;s Tim Southee and Australia&rsquo;s Josh Hazlewood, both of whom have also dismissed Kohli 11 times across formats.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates

What a beatuy by Rashid! Hardik departs after hitting two back-to-back sixes but Rashid has the last laugh.
Hardik Pandya b Rashid 17
IND: 289/5 in 41 overs vs England

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: WICKET!!

Great position team to be in for India but they need to finish strong if they want to bat England out - which is very rare given the style of cricket they play.
IND:&nbsp;275/4 in 40 overs vs England
Rahul 16 (13), Hardik 4 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 40

Shreyas Iyer departs after yet another fine innings. India well on top despite losing four wickets. They'd hev finish strong now.
Shreyas Iyer c &dagger;Salt b Rashid 78
IND:&nbsp;259/4 in 38.2 overs vs England

Gill's gone as Adil Rashid takes second wicket of the day. A fine innings nonetheless from the Indian batter.
Shubman Gill b Rashid 112
IND: 226/3 in 34.3 overs vs England

Shreyas Iyer reaches 50 - second time in three matches and to think he wasn't even supposed to be a part of Playing XI.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Iyer reaches 50

Sensational innings from Shubman Gill after missing out on the hundred i nthe first two matches when he got out after scoring fifties. The batter scored his 7th ODI ton off just 95 balls - great signs for India ahead of Champions Trophy.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Gill hits ton

These two have made sure that India doesn't get stuck after Kohli's wicket and have already crossed 70 runs in the partnership. Meanwhile, Gill is nearing his hundred.
IND: 198/2 in 30 overs vs England
Gill 96 (91), Iyer 41 (32)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 30

And the rebuilding starts again. Also, a chance for England to comeback in the contest.
IND:&nbsp;129/2 in 20 overs vs England
Gill 67 (61), Iyer 1 (2)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 20

KOHLI GOES&nbsp;as Rashid takes him out again
IND: 122/2 in 19 overs vs England
Virat Kohli c &dagger;Salt b Rashid 52
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Kohli goes past his 50 as well and the partnership crosses 100! Trouble brewing for England?
IND: 120/1 in 18 overs vs England
Gill 60 (55), Kohli 51 (51)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 18

Fifty for Gill and 100 for India - what a turnaround after early wicket of Rohit.
IND: 104/1 in 17 overs vs England
Gill 53 (52), Kohli 43 (48)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 17

Good over by Livingstone - only three runs from it.
IND: 97/1 in 16 overs vs England
Gill 48 (49), Kohli 41 (45)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 16

Interesting over this by Adil Rashid as he gives only one run and almost gets Kohli LBW.
IND:&nbsp;94/1 in 15 overs vs England
Gill 47 (45), Kohli 39 (43)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 15

Another big over for India as Atkinson gives away 14 runs.
IND: 93/1 in 14 overs vs England
Gill 47 (44), Kohli 38 (38)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 14

14 runs from this over by Joe Root as he goes for three boundaries.
IND: 79/1 in 13 overs vs England
Gill 35 (40), Kohli 36 (36)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 13

A good over for just three runs by England after two big overs. India on the charge here.
IND: 65/1 in 12 overs vs England
Gill 30 (38), Kohli 27 (32)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 12

Couple of fours in the over by Kohli this time as the partnership crosses 50.
IND: 62/1 in 11 overs vs England
Gill 29 (34), Kohli 26 (30)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 11

Couple of fours by Gill as India cross fifty-run mark at the end of first powerplay.
IND: 52/1 in 10 overs vs England
Gill 28 (32), Kohli 17 (26)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 10

No room given to Indian batters by English pacers - just four runs from this over as well.
IND: 43/1 in 9 overs vs England
Gill 20 (27), Kohli 16 (25)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 9

Maiden over by Wood - a rarity in white-ball cricket.
IND: 39/1 in 8 overs vs England
Gill 16 (21), Kohli 16 (25)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 8

Couple of good shots for fours from Kohli but he was saved by skin of his teeth twice from getting out as well.
IND:&nbsp;39/1 in 7 overs vs England
Gill 16 (21), Kohli 16 (19)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 7

A lucky boundary on the last ball makes it 7 runs from the overs.
IND: 30/1 in 6 overs vs England
Gill 16 (20), Kohli 7 (14)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 6

Six runs from the over but good bowling from England.
IND: 23/1 in 5 overs vs England
Gill 11 (18), Kohli 5 (10)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 5

Another good over, just four runs from it.
IND:&nbsp;17/1 in 4 overs vs England
Gill 5 (12), Kohli 5 (10)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 4

Just four runs from the over as India stay cautious after Rohit's wicket.
IND: 12/1 in 3 overs vs England
Gill 5 (12), Kohli 1 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 3

Successful over for England as they take out the India skipper who failed after scoring a ton in the second ODI in Cuttack.
IND: 8/1 in 2 overs vs England
Gill 1 (6), Kohli 1 (4)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 2

Mark Wood strikes on his first ball and sends back Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma c &dagger;Salt b Wood 1
IND:&nbsp;6/1 in 1.1 overs

Just six runs from the first over bowled by Saqib Mahmood.
IND: 6/0 in 1 over
Rohit 1(1), Gill 0(5)

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: End of Over 1

England Playing XI for 3rd ODI
1 Ben Duckett, 2 Phil Salt (wk), 3 Joe Root, 4 Harry Brook, 5 Jos Buttler (capt), 6 Tom Banton, 7 Liam Livingstone, 8 Gus Atkinson, 9 Adil Rashid, 10 Mark Wood, 11 Saqib Mahmood.

LIVE | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: England Playing XI

England skipper Buttler win toss and elect to bowl first.
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India rested Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami while Varun missed out with sore calf. Kuldeep, Washington and Arshdeep in Playing XI.
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The ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;is set to begin in eight days and the teams are 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.
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Team India will look for a clean sweep against England as they take on the visitors in the final ODI on Wednesday (Feb 12). The contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the last one for both sides before the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of the final ODI between hosts India and England, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more.
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IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI Score and Updates: The match is being played in Ahmedabad and will be the last ODI for both the teams before the upcoming Champions Trophy. Cricket Sports

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: India showed a strong and a dominating performance in the third and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday (Feb 12). India bowled out England for 214 and won the match by 142 runs. Earlier in the innings, Shubman Gill led the way with a fluent 112 while Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) also cashed in on ideal conditions in their last outing before the Champions Trophy, helping India set a 357-run target for England. Gill anchored India's innings en route to his seventh ODI ton — 112 off 104 balls (14x4s, 3x6s) which also took his average past 60 in the format — while putting on two century stands with Kohli and Iyer to consolidate for India, who finished at 356 all-out.

HIGHLIGHTS | India vs England 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates: Men In Blue whitewash England in ODI series

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.

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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’

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India on Thursday (Feb 6) as the hosts beat England by four wickets in the opening ODI contest of the three-match series. Playing at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Gill&rsquo;s 87-run knock coupled with Iyer&rsquo;s 59 runs helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series. The win means India can now clinch the series when the two sides meet on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
<h2>IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights</h2>
Asked to chase 249 runs to win, the Indian team did not have the best start to their innings as they lost skipper Rohit Sharma (2) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) in the opening six overs. However, the Indian team then came good with the bat Gill and Iyer started India&rsquo;s recovery. The pair put together 84 runs for the third wicket before Iyer was scalped by Jacob Bethell on 59 in the 16th over.

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India win

Shubman Gill and Axar Patel have played a key knock for India as the hosts are now nearing a win in Nagpur.&nbsp;
Score
IND 202/3 (29.2) &nbsp;CRR: 6.89 &nbsp;REQ: 2.27 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 89(82) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 39 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India near win in Nagpur

With Indian batters in good form, the hosts are heading for a win in Nagpur. Shubman Gill and Axar Patel are holding firm with the bat for India.&nbsp;
Score
IND 156/3 (23.5) &nbsp;CRR: 6.55 &nbsp;REQ: 3.55 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 43(47) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 28 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India in pole position

After a well made 59 off 36, Shreyas Iyer is judged lbw as he departs having stabeled the Indian innings.&nbsp;
Score:&nbsp;
IND 125/3 (18.1) &nbsp;CRR: 6.88 &nbsp;REQ: 3.9 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 13(14) Last Wkt: Shreyas Iyer lbw b Jacob Bethell 59(36) - 113/3 in 15.6 ov. Last 5 overs: 34 runs, 1 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Iyer departs!

After a slow start, the Indian team has recovered well with Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in the middle.&nbsp;
Score: IND 86/2 (12.1) &nbsp;CRR: 7.07 &nbsp;REQ: 4.31 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 67(42) Last Wkt: Rohit Sharma c Livingstone b Saqib Mahmood 2(7) - 19/2 in 5.2 ov. Last 5 overs: 42 runs, 0 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India recover after slow start

India have lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (2) as the hosts make a flaT start to the contest.&nbsp;
Score: IND 55/2 (8.4) &nbsp;CRR: 6.35 &nbsp;REQ: 4.69 ENG 248 (47.4)
Partnership: 36(20) Last Wkt: Rohit Sharma c Livingstone b Saqib Mahmood 2(7) - 19/2 in 5.2 ov. Last 5 overs: 43 runs, 2 wkts

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India lose early wickets

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal start India's run chase as they look to make a bright start.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: India start run chase

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Mahmood tried to charge down the track against Kuldeep and KL Rahul does the rest behind the stumps.
Saqib Mahmood st &dagger;Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav 2
ENG LIVE SCORE: 248 all-out in 47.4 overs (Buttler 52, Jadeja 3/26 and Rana 3/53)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: WICKET!

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: Jadeja takes one more as he clean bowls Adil Rashid and England lose their ninth wicket.
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ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;241/9 in 46.4 overs (Archer 16, Mahmood 0)&nbsp;
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;&nbsp;England lose another wicket as Jadeja traps Bethell LBW on DRS review after on-field umpire gave it not out. Still a fine innings for Bethell.
Jacob Bethell lbw b Jadeja 51
ENG LIVE SCORE: 220/8 in 42.4 overs (Archer 0, Rashid 3)&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;A fine innings by Jacob Bethell as he reaches his second half-century off 61 balls under pressure.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: 50 up for Bethell

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: England have crossed 200-run mark and with 10 overs left in the innings, they'd be hoping add at least 60-70 runs more to make it an interesting contest. Shami's wicket of Carse, however, has dented those plans.
Brydon Carse b Mohammed Shami 10
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;206/7 in 40 overs (Bethell 40, Rashid 0)&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: England enter last 10 overs at 206/7

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Rana strikes one more and takes out Livingstone for third wicket on his debut. England now in danger of not being able to finish strongly.
Liam Livingstone c &dagger;Rahul b Harshit Rana 5
ENG LIVE SCORE: 184/6 in 36 overs (Bethell 30, Carse 0)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Axar Patel strikes and takes out Jos Buttler who top-edged a ball and put it up high in the air twoards fine-leg only to be caught out.
Jos Buttler c Pandya b Patel 52
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;170/5 in 33 overs (Bethell 22, Livingstone 0)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates:&nbsp;Jos Buttler leading from the front as he completes his 50 off 58 balls. A quiet innings from the England skipper who is known for his big powerful hitting. This is Buttler 27th ODI fifty for England.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Score Updates: 50 up for Buttler

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: A decent partnership developing between Buttler and Bethell as the duo take England pst 150 and rebuild the innings after Root's abrupt wicket.
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;153/4 in 28 overs (Bethell 15, Buttler 42)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England go past 150

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;The English opener started really well before two brilliant pieces of fielding and a good bouncer by Rana halted the proceedings. Root and Buttler then took the team past 100 before Jadeja trapped Root LBW on a DRS review. Skipper Jos is key for England if they want to post something big but would need support from the other end.
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;138/4 in 25 overs (Bethell 5, Buttler 37)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England 135/4 at halfway mark

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;Jadeja strikes and Root is gone! What a breakthrough for India and what a blow for England!
Joe Root lbw b Jadeja 19
ENG LIVE SCORE: 111/4 in 18.3 overs (Bethell 0, Buttler 16)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: WICKET!

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;A bit of calmness returning after three quick wickets as Root and Buttler steady the innings. The ODI as a different format and offers a good chance to build up and even end up stronger.
ENG LIVE SCORE: 100/3 in 15 overs (Root 13, Buttler 10)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: 100 up for England

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;The game has changed sudedenly as England lose three wickets in space of two runs and nine balls. Rana, who was hit for 26 in his last over, takes two wicket in an over to jolt England as Brook departs for a duck.
Harry Brook c &dagger;Rahul b Harshit Rana 0
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;77/3 in 10 overs (Root 0, Buttler 0)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;A sensatiional running-behind catch by Jaiswal on a miscued pull by Duckett ends the batter's innings. England lose two wickets in two overs.
Ben Duckett c Jaiswal b Harshit Rana 32
ENG LIVE SCORE:&nbsp;77/2 in 9.3 overs (Root 0, Brook 0)
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: The wicket comes against the run of play and a horrible mix-up between Salt and Duckett. Salt eventually has to go after scoring a quick-fire 43.
Phil Salt run out (Iyer/&dagger;Rahul) 43
ENG LIVE SCORE: 75/1 in 9 overs (Root 0, Duckett 31)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett look solid as the duo have already added 50 runs for the first wicket in the six overs at over eight an over. Harshit Rana, making his debut, did well in the first two overs before going for three sixes and two fours in his third over.
ENG LIVE SCORE: 52/0 in 6 overs (Salt 34, Duckett 17)

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England solid in start

As of now there's no further update on exact nature of Kohli's injury. He's believed to have picked it up during the net session on Wedneday (Feb 5).
Kohli has been under scrutiny for his form, especially after failing to perform in Tests on Australia tour. He scored a total of 190 runs including a hundred in the first innings of the first Test in Perth.
Kohli recently played in domestic Ranji Trophy for Delhi but failed there as well. The India batter, playing in Ranji Trophy after 13 years, made only six runs before being bowled.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Kohli injury - A setback for India in Champions Trophy?

India Playing XI:
R. Sharma (C), Y. Jaiswal, S. Gill, K. L. Rahul (wk), S. Iyer, H. Pandya, R. Jadeja, A. Patel, &nbsp;M. Shami, H. Rana, K. Yadav.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: India Playing 11

England skipper Jos Buttler win the toss and elected to bat first in Nagpur.
"We have got a nice thing going in the dressing room," Jos Buttler says. "Nice to have Joe Root. Morale's good. Baz is good at making sure guys are in good headspace."
"We wanted to bowl first," Rohit Sharma says. "We want to come out and be aggressive at the start and see what we can do thereafter. This series presents us fresh opportunity to come out and play well. Jaiswal and Rana make their debut, unfortunately Kohli not playing, a right knee problem that happened last night"

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England win toss and bat first

A red-soil surface in Nagpur, "very very good for batting" says Graeme Swann. Rock hard and very dry. A few cracks in there, "not a great deal in it for bowlers" he says. The square boundaries are 68m and 69m while the straight hit is 75m. The red-soil from Mumbai should make it a bit pacy, Deep Dasgupta adds.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Pitch report

<h2>England playing XI:</h2>
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: England Playing 11

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that the team believes in continuity on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a>&nbsp;selection dilemma. Rohit's comments came on the eve of first India vs England ODI set to be played in Nagpur on Thursday (Feb 6). The question was answered in the pre-match press conference when asked who will India pick in the playing XI.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rahul or Pant - India skipper Rohit reveals who will India pick

India skipper Rohit Sharma has spoken on the possibility of mystery spinner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakravarthy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Chakaravarthy</a>&nbsp;being included in India's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy 2025</a>&nbsp;squad. Varun was added to India's squad for England ODIs after initially not being named. The inclusion comes after the spinner's 14-wicket Player of the Series performance in the T20Is against England.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy's inclusion in India Champions Trophy squad

The hosts will be aiming to finalize their squad and the team combination for the ICC Champions Trophy as well. The major questions India needs answers to are the choice of wicketkeeper and bowling combination.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: India's Predicted Playing XI vs England

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: As both teams look to build momentum for the Champions Trophy 2025, a win will be vital for both India and England as they take guard at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Ahead of the opening ODI between hosts India and England, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads, and more.
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IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: When and where to watch

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live:&nbsp;Former England captain&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-root" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a>&nbsp;is set to make his return to ODI cricket as England announced their playing XI for the series opener against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday (Feb 5). This marks Root&rsquo;s first 50-over appearance since England&rsquo;s 2023 Cricket World Cup campaign, where he last played against Pakistan at Eden Gardens.

IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live: Root returns to England

Cricket, Sports: IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India as the hosts beat England by 4 wickets in the opening ODI contest. 

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer came good for Team India on Thursday (Feb 6) as the hosts beat England by four wickets in the opening ODI contest of the three-match series. Playing at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Gill’s 87-run knock coupled with Iyer’s 59 runs helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series. The win means India can now clinch the series when the two sides meet on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights Asked to chase 249 runs to win, the Indian team did not have the best start to their innings as they lost skipper Rohit Sharma (2) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) in the opening six overs. However, the Indian team then came good with the bat Gill and Iyer started India’s recovery. The pair put together 84 runs for the third wicket before Iyer was scalped by Jacob Bethell on 59 in the 16th over.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: India win in Nagpur as hosts take 1-0 lead in series

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

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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.
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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

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