Mohammed Shami’s absence was felt dearly as India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years. The veteran fast bowler missed out on the five-match series despite making his comeback in domestic cricket as he suffered swelling in his knees.

Mohammed Shami is rumoured to make a comeback to international cricket during India’s white-ball series against England. The last time Shami played for India was during the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Jasprit Bumrah got injured during the fifth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The speedster picked 32 wickets in five Test matches against Australia.

According to a report by The Indian Express, the three pacers who are likely to make the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 are Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj. Only two out of the three will make it to the playing XI,

India should let Jasprit Bumrah rest and not even think about till Champions Trophy: Deep Dasgupta. (Photo Source: Twitter/X) India may have lost the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by a 3-1 margin due to most members from the squad not rising up to the occasion.

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy is uncertain due to a back injury. While it might be a minor spasm allowing a quick recovery, a more severe stress fracture could sideline him for months.

Jasprit Bumrah, the backbone of India’s pace attack, is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier fast bowler sustained a back spasm during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 in Sydney,