Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of 2025 Champions Trophy Due to Back Injury

India's star pacer will miss the tournament after failing to recover, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement in the final squad.

Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a lower back injury sustained during the Sydney Test in January, has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy starting February 19.
The BCCI confirmed Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad.
Bumrah's absence is a significant blow for India, as he was pivotal in recent performances, including taking 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and excelling in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
India's decision to exclude Bumrah was influenced by concerns over his match fitness, with selectors opting to avoid the risk of him breaking down during the tournament.
India will play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, starting against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by games against Pakistan and New Zealand.