Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Champions Trophy 2025; Harshit Rana Named Replacement, Varun Chakaravarthy Added
In a massive blow to Team India, Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a lower back injury, the BCCI confirmed on Tuesday. Harshit Rana, who recently made his ODI debut in the ongoing series against England, has been named as Bumrah’s replacement in the squad.
Adding to the changes, the BCCI has also included spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad. The Tamil Nadu leg-spinner was initially drafted into the ODI setup after his impressive performance against England in the T20I series. Chakaravarthy will replace Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad.
Bumrah’s Injury and Absence from ICC Events
📌 Injury: Lower back issue
📌 Scans Conducted: Two rounds, with the latest in early February
📌 Diagnosis: No major concerns but not fit to bowl yet
📌 Previous ICC Event Missed: 2022 T20 World Cup due to a similar back injury
Following his injury during the Sydney Test against Australia, Bumrah underwent extensive medical examinations. Although his most recent scans did not indicate anything serious, doctors advised against rushing his return to bowling.
Changes in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
🔹 IN – Harshit Rana (replaces Jasprit Bumrah)
🔹 IN – Varun Chakaravarthy (replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal)
🔹 Standby Players – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube
The standby players will travel to Dubai and may be called into the squad in case of injuries.
Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy’s Rising Stocks
✅ Harshit Rana’s Performance
- Got his maiden India call-up in Australia
- ODI debut vs. England, picking up 5 wickets in 2 matches
✅ Varun Chakaravarthy’s Inclusion
- Made ODI debut against England in Cuttack
- Selected after impressive T20I performances
Despite Bumrah’s absence, India will be hoping that their new inclusions, especially the in-form Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy, will step up and deliver on the big stage.
