Indian players who may miss playing ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli’s absence from the first ODI against England on February 6 has raised concerns ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19. With key Indian players potentially missing out, the team’s preparations face uncertainty.
The three-match ODI series against England was expected to help India finalize its combinations and assess player form ahead of the marquee tournament. However, the absence of crucial players has sparked worries about their availability and readiness for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
These three Indian cricket team players might miss ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Ravindra Jadeja: Ravindra Jadeja is not dealing with any injuries or health concerns, but his spot in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad remains uncertain for a different reason. With Varun Chakravarthy’s inclusion, India now has four spinners, making it likely that one could be left out. The team management may opt for a more balanced squad, which could see Jadeja missing the tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah: India’s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah was initially named in the squad for three-match ODI series against England but was later rested to manage his workload and minimize injury risks ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As in previous ICC tournaments, Bumrah will be a key factor in India’s title hopes in Dubai. Ahead of IND vs ENG 1st ODI, Rohit Sharma confirmed that Bumrah is scheduled for scans in the coming days. The results will determine his availability for the third ODI and provide clarity on his participation in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli, one of the greatest ODI batters and the third-highest run-scorer in the format, was forced to sit out of the first ODI against England due to a strapping around his right knee. If the issue turns out to be serious, Kohli could miss the entire three-match series and potentially the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India squad of ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
