Jasprit Bumrah to be included in Champions Trophy squad subject to fitness, to be tested in IND vs ENG 3rd ODI

Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be included in India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad provided he proves his fitness before the start of the tournament

Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to be included in India’s squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but depending on his fitness. The premium pacer has been given five weeks of rest following the gruelling Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he developed a swelling on his back towards the end. While there were speculations of Bumrah being left out of the side for the marquee event, a new reports suggests so otherwise.

Bumrah to be included in Champions Trophy squad

As per ESPNCricinfo, Bumrah is likely to be named in Champions Trophy squad, provided he gains full fitness by February 19. Should the pacer recover before the tournament, then his fitness will reportedly be tested in the IND vs ENG 3rd ODI on February 12, the last stop before the marquee tournament. It is pertinent to point out that the deadline for the teams to submit their final squads for CT 2025 is February 11.

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Bumrah was the most overworked Indian bowler in the previous calendar year. In Australia alone, he bowled 151.2 overs after taking part in all five Tests, leading to his injury. While scans had revealed that he did not suffer any stress fracture to his back, he did develop a swelling on his back. Following this, he was rested from IND vs ENG T20Is and is unlikely to be a part of the ODI series either. While reports had claimed that he was advised bed rest and was not going to be rushed back, the pacer laughed off such speculations and dubbed it as fake news.

All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar when they make the squad announcement on Saturday at 12.30 PM. Bumrah’s name is most likely to be added along with an asterisk that states subject to fitness. Meanwhile, India’s pace attack is expected to comprise of Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami.