Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Champions Trophy 2025, India Announces Replacement
Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Champions Trophy 2025: Harshit Rana Joins Squad
In a major setback for Team India, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. This unexpected blow comes just weeks before the tournament, scheduled to start on February 19 in Pakistan. The injury was sustained during the final Test against Australia in Sydney and hasn’t healed in time.
Harshit Rana Replaces Bumrah in India Squad
The BCCI has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. The young pacer has turned heads with his pace and composure in domestic cricket and the IPL. At just 22, he will now carry a massive responsibility in India’s bowling line-up. Although replacing Bumrah is no easy task, Rana brings raw energy and potential to the squad.
Bumrah’s Injury Woes Continue in ICC Tournaments
Unfortunately, this is not the first time Jasprit Bumrah has missed a major ICC event due to injury. He was previously ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 with a similar back issue. These repeated injuries raise fresh questions about his workload management, especially with several key series coming up in 2025.
Varun Chakaravarthy Replaces Jaiswal
The selectors have also opted for a tactical change by including Varun Chakaravarthy in place of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Chakaravarthy earned his spot after taking 14 wickets in the T20I series against England. His recent ODI form has been decent too, giving India a solid spin option for subcontinental conditions.
Standby Players Announced
Meanwhile, Jaiswal, along with Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube, has been named as a non-traveling reserve. They will join the squad only if required, staying on standby in Dubai.
As India prepares for Champions Trophy 2025 without Bumrah, the spotlight will now shift to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy—two rising stars with a point to prove.
