Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the news on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Key Points:
Replacement: Harshit Rana has been named as Bumrah’s replacement in the 15-man squad.
Additional squad changes: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been included in the squad, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal, along with Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube, will be non-traveling reserves.
Bumrah’s Injury: Bumrah suffered a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although he completed rehabilitation, doubts remained about his fitness for a major tournament.
Selection Committee’s decision: The Sports and Medical Science team of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) left the decision on Bumrah’s selection to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.
Jasprit Bumrah stats in ICC World Cup Tournaments:
- Balls: 1055
- Maidens: 18
- Runs Conceded: 744
- Wickets: 38
- Average: 19.58
