The countdown of the Champions Trophy 2025 has started. From February 19, Pakistan and Dubai are to be played against this tournament. Team India will play all their matches in Dubai. All 8 countries have announced their squad for this tournament.
All the teams are the last pass by February 12 and to make changes in their squad. Meanwhile, the discussion is in full swing on who is involved in the team in place of the Indian team’s fast bowler Jaspreet Bumrah. ESPNcricinfo has claimed that it will be decided today that Bumrah will not play in Champions Toppy. If Bumrah is out of the tournament due to injury, who can take their place.
Harshit Rana
If Jasprit Bumrah is out for the Champions Trophy due to injury, then Harshit Rana can replace him. Harshit has recently made an ODI debut against England. Recently, he made a lease with 4 wickets in his debut match. It is too early to give them a chance, but the way they have performed, they have won everyone’s heart. Therefore, he is considered to be a replacement of Bumrah.
Mohammad Siraj
If Jasprit Bumrah is not fit, Mohammad Siraj can replace him for the Champions Trophy. Siraj did not get a place in the team for the ODI series against England nor was he selected for the Champions Trophy, but due to experience, Siraj could be made a replacement of Bumrah in this tournament. Siraj has so far taken 71 wickets playing 44 ODIs.
Shardul Thakur
At the same time, Shardul Thakur is also being seen as a replacement of Jaspreet Bumrah. Shardul Thakur has recently performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. Due to his all -rounder capacity, Shardul can contribute significantly to the team in batting and bowling. He is performing amazing in Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He scored 51 and 119 runs against the Jammu and Kashmir team. He took 84 runs with the bat against Meghalaya and 8 wickets in both innings with the ball.