Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in India’s squad for both the upcoming home series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked excitement among fans, but doubts remain over his actual participation in the upcoming ODIs, especially the multinational tournament.
Senior men’s selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar has already confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will miss the first two ODIs against England at home, and experts have been closely monitoring his fitness. He also made it clear that there is no guarantee of its availability.
Jasprit Bumrah’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fate depends on fitness scans
On Saturday, January 18, India announced the ODI squads for the upcoming ODI series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and Jasprit Bumrah was named in both squads, subject to his fitness.
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However, Harshit Rana has been named Bumrah’s cover for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England but the national selectors have not named a substitute for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma are not sure if Bumrah will regain his full fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. In the press conference, Ajit Agarkar said: “We just hope that Bumrah is fit. We will have a talk.” if he is not in shape.” While Rohit Sharma stated, “We are not sure whether Bumrah was going to play or not.”
Jasprit Bumrah ready for crucial scans on February 2
Meanwhile, a Times of Indian report claimed that Jasprit Bumrah is scheduled for crucial tests on February 2, which will determine the next steps in his rehabilitation journey and his availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
India’s leading pacer is said to have been advised to reduce his workload for five weeks and his condition will be re-evaluated before concrete decisions are made for his return. Since Bumrah’s scans will be a turning point for India, the selectors are hoping for positive news.
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Now, the Indian cricket team is waiting for clarity on Bumrah’s fitness, with a major update expected around February 9 during the second ODI against England. The timing is very crucial as the team management has to finalize any changes to their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad by February 13.
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Considering Bumrah’s fitness, the Indian selectors chose Arshdeep Singh for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 for his innings bowling ability, overlooking Mohammed Siraj for the tournament. Rohit Sharma said that “Siraj’s effectiveness decreases when he is not bowling with the new ball” and that is why he was not chosen for the mega event.
Notably, Bumrah suffered a back spasm during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. He was leading the team in Rohit Sharma’s absence but was eventually ruled out of bowling in the second innings due to a back spasm, thanks to heavy workload on tour.
However, India lost the match by 6 wickets and the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia 3-1, but Bumrah was incredible with the ball on the tour, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 32 scalps in nine. tickets. He was awarded the Player of the Series award for his notable bowling spectacle in Australia.