Will Jasprit Bumrah be available for Team India in Champions Trophy 2025?
Jasprit Bumrah has consulted a NZ surgeon and will reportedly be a part of the squad. However, he will play only if he feels well after bowling again.
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Amid worries about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness leading up to the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expressed his concerns. "Let's see what the announcement about Bumrah is... I believe he has a 10 percent chance," Basit said.
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Interestingly, India's Ishan Kishan, who was considered one of the top wicketkeeper-batters options until last year, has now dropped down the selection order. In fact, after first-choice Rishabh Pant, he is no longer even the second choice. Sanju Samson is expected to be the backup wicketkeeper.
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As the deadline approaches, excitement is building among Indian fans regarding the potential squad. In terms of bowlers, a fit Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj seem like certain selections. Mohammed Shami's return is eagerly anticipated, and Arshdeep Singh could be a great addition. There are some doubts about Ravindra Jadeja's batting form as an allrounder, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are also likely to be closely watched.
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According to a report from the Times of India, Pakistan's ability to host the Champions Trophy is at risk if the stadiums are not prepared on time. With only 40 days remaining before the tournament, three stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are still far from completion.
"The situation is clear—if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) misses the deadlines and the venues fail to meet the ICC's requirements, the tournament cannot proceed at incomplete venues. We should have a clearer picture in the coming week, but PCB and ICC will need to work together to make a miracle happen," a source stated.
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"Although Suryakumar Yadav is missing, Shreyas Iyer is included. Since the beginning of the World Cup, Iyer has accumulated 620 runs in 15 innings, including two centuries, with a strike rate of 112 and an average of 52. Iyer is in excellent form," former India cricketer Aakash Chopra remarked while selecting his 15-player squad for the Champions Trophy.
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Star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja’s spot in the squad is uncertain. The experienced Jadeja’s recent performance with the bat in white-ball cricket has not been up to expectations. According to a PTI report, sources closely following the selection committee’s deliberations believe that left-arm spin allrounder Axar Patel has been more effective in this format.
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First Published: Jan 09 2025 | 10:01 AM IST