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.

The BCCI has confirmed that Shami is under constant supervision, with NCA physios accompanying him at various domestic venues. This was evident during his participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Rajkot, and more recently, when an NCA physio was seen overseeing both Shami and Hardik Pandya in Hyderabad.

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,

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.

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,