The BCCI confirmed that the elite fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the Champions Trophy because of a back injury. Bumrah avoided the final Test against Australia with a lower back injury, and the recent Sydney match confirmed his medical report. Harshit Rana will replace Jasprit Bumrah in the team.
Medical scans showed no serious complaints about Bumrah, but his comeback timeline is up in the air. He will start running in a few weeks and then gradually get back to bowling on the training cycling supervised by medicals. Bumrah’s absence blights India’s hope of clinching the Champions Trophy title.
The replacement selection, Harshit Rana, has produced a satisfactory performance in the recent Test and a good touch. He took up the mantle of a key player and made India win the T20I series against England. Rana also left an indelible mark on the series opener by giving away 3-53 runs in his 10-over spell, providing a breakthrough for India.
Furthermore, the Indian squad successfully added mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to its lineup. The team will turn to Chakaravarthy as a replacement for Yashasvi Jaiswal. The changes India is undergoing are a way for the team to prepare for the Champions Trophy.
