Jasprit Bumrah Injury Update: India’s Star Bowler Ruled Out of 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. Harshit Rana has been named as Bumrah’s replacement. Varun Chakaravarthy has also been included in the squad.Yashasvi Jaiswal is out, with no replacement announced yet. India’s final squad includes Rohit Sharma as captain and KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as wicketkeepers.
Key Highlights:
Bumrah’s Back Injury Keeps Him Out Again:
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, will not participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a recurring back injury. The injury, which he sustained during the January Sydney Test, also kept him out of the recent white-ball series against England. Despite undergoing a scan in Bengaluru over the weekend that showed no alarming signs, Bumrah has not recovered enough to resume bowling.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical staff at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru is closely monitoring his progress. However, a timeline for his return to competitive cricket has yet to be determined. This marks the second time Bumrah has missed a major ICC event due to injury, having also been ruled out of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.
Harshit Rana Replaces Bumrah:
Harshit Rana has been called up as Bumrah’s replacement. Rana made his ODI debut in the recent England series and impressed the selectors with his pace and accuracy. His inclusion provides India with a fresh bowling option for the highly anticipated Champions Trophy.
Varun Chakaravarthy Joins the Squad:
In another significant development, Varun Chakaravarthy, known for his mystery spin, has been added to the squad. His ability to deceive batters with a variety of deliveries could be a game-changer in subcontinental conditions.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Ruled Out:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was initially included in the tentative squad, has been ruled out. While the exact reason for his exclusion remains unclear, no replacement has been announced for the young opener.
India’s Squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy:
The final 15-player squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is as follows:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Mohammed Siraj (Non-traveling reserve)
- Shivam Dube (Non-traveling reserve)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (Non-traveling reserve)
What This Means for India?
Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow to India’s pace attack. However, the team has a balanced combination of experience and fresh talent. Harshit Rana’s inclusion alongside Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami bolsters the pace department, while Varun Chakaravarthy adds an X-factor to the spin lineup.
India’s hopes will rely heavily on its experienced core of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. With the Champions Trophy being held in familiar conditions, India remains one of the tournament favorites despite these changes.
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is undoubtedly a setback for India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign. However, the inclusion of Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy provides exciting new options for Team India. As preparations continue, Indian fans will hope for a strong performance from the revised squad.
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