Should Bumrah be unavailable, Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to spearhead the pace attack, with Hardik Pandya offering support.
In a statement, McKenzie acknowledged that while the International Cricket Council (ICC) generally avoids political interference in sport, the situation in Afghanistan warranted a different stance.
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.
According to a report from the Hindustan Times, Bumrah has sought the advice of Dr. Rowan Schouten, a New Zealand-based orthopedic surgeon, regarding his injury.
With the T20 setup already undergoing significant changes and the Test team in a transitional phase, there are growing questions about the composition of the ODI squad.
Scans will be conducted on Cummins' ankle to determine whether he will be fit enough to lead the team in the Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan and the UAE next month.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team has been meticulously monitoring Shami's recovery.
Younis is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge to the Afghan team, offering valuable guidance during the Champions Trophy campaign
As per media reports, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are the two names under consideration by the BCCI, with Bumrah currently being the frontrunner
As per a media report, star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to be rested for the England series to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy
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Mohammad Shami, after spending 359 days on the sidelines, has bowled 86.5 overs across all competitions, which should be enough to prove his fitness
Bumrah only bowled 10 overs in the Sydney Test vs Australia before picking up a back injury, leaving the field, and being deemed unavailable to bowl for the rest of the match
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Pakistan's Shadab Khan has revealed he is working closely with former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq in order to rediscover his rhythm and win the trust of the national selectors ahead of the Champions Trophy. The 26-year-old has been out of favour with the national selectors after the World T20 Cup this year and has also not played in the one-day format since the World Cup in India last year. He (Saqlain) has been a successful player and is a qualified coach so he is now helping me out at the high performance centre to find that old touch back in my bowling and also how to further improve my batting power," Shadab said. I miss playing for Pakistan and with the Champions Trophy being held at home and with so much cricket coming up, I want to convince the selectors to recall me to international cricket, Shadab said. Shadab has been a regular in domestic circuit with the recent Champions Cup T20 competition his last assignment. He has faced concerns over his fitness and form. Saqlain, who
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