Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to be in the Indian team for the upcoming ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue will play five T20Is and three ODIs against England from January 22, ahead of the Champions Trophy. Which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai.
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is set to announce India's squad for the 2025 England ODI and Champions Trophy series on January 12. This is also the ICC deadline for team submission for the ICC event. The Champions Trophy-bound players are expected to feature in three ODIs against England.
India are concerned about Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the Champions Trophy
India is concerned about Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, throwing doubts over his participation in the prestigious tournament.
Bumrah was forced to leave the field after bowling just one over after lunch in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to back problems. He quickly changed into his training clothes and went to the hospital with some support staff for examinations. Bumrah returned to the dressing room before the match ended.
Fellow fast bowler Prasidh Krishna confirmed the problem during a press conference, describing it as a “back spasm”. Bumrah did not bowl a single ball in the second innings. India coach Gautam Gambhir did not provide any update on the severity of the injury. Bumrah had bowled more than 150 overs in the five Tests.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming ODI series against England
According to a report by RevSportz, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the three-match ODI series against England. The severity of his back injury remains unclear and will be further assessed when Bumrah returns to India.
“RevSportz has learned that he is likely to miss the three-match ODI series against England, starting February 9. It is also understood that the exact degree of Bumrah's back injury is yet to be determined and will be assessed when the player turns professional.” The report stated that he is returning to India.
Bumrah is still in Australia after the fifth and final Test in Sydney, which India lost by six wickets. Many players and support staff have had difficulties securing last-minute business class tickets for their travel plans, whether heading home or on holiday. However, Rohit Sharma has already returned to India.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to be the reserve opener for the Champions Trophy
Yashavi Jaiswal is likely to be included as a reserve opener, with skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order. Jaiswal is yet to make his debut in the 50-over format. Yashasvi Jaiswal has proven his abilities in the other two formats of the game and his presence will put pressure on Gill.
Mohammed Siraj is expected to be rested for the T20I series but will return for the ODIs and Champions Trophy. The selection committee is closely monitoring Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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