Harshit Rana replaces Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy squad; Varun Chakravarthy also included, Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped.

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. This is the second ICC tournament Bumrah will miss due to injury, having previously been sidelined from the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia due to a back injury that ended up with the pacer needing a surgery.

According to a BCCI notification, in a major blow to Team India, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Men’s Selection Committee has named young fast bowler Harshit Rana as his replacement in the squad.

Jasprit Bumrah has been excluded from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad due to a back injury. Harshit Rana replaces Bumrah, while Varun Chakaravarthy joins as Yashasvi Jaiswal's substitute. The tournament's format sees India competing in Dubai,

Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action with a back injury since last month but was named in India's provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Team India is all set for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hoping to win back-to-back titles. The team's T20 World Cup win last year should boost their confidence. But they also have the heartbreak of losing to Australia in the World Cup 2023 final.

India are set to take a final decision on Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy on February 11, the deadline for submission of the final squads to the ICC, as uncertainty lingers over his fitness.

India entered the 2017 Champions Trophy as defending champions, having tasted glory in 2013. Their campaign started on a high as Virat Kohli 's men beat Pakistan in their opener. Their next clash against Sri Lanka saw them suffer a shock defeat. However, they cleared the group stage with a win against South Africa.

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness remains a concern for India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. BCCI to decide his availability after a crucial meeting.