India Champions Trophy squad announcement Highlights: Ex-IND physio drops verdict on Bumrah fitness

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Speaking to TOI, ex-India physio Srinivasan said, “Bumrah is a treasure and he should be handled with care. A Champions Trophy is not the end of the world. If there is the slightest doubt, he shouldn't be in the squad. Five back-to-back Test matches isn't something he has ever played in his cricketing career.”

“If it is only spasms, he should be fit. In fact, he might be feeling alright even before he boarded the flight back home. But I am not so sure about it. The injury is related to stress, which is a direct result of playing too much cricket. If it is anything between a Grade 1 to Grade 3 injury related to stress fracture, it can take up to one to six months of recovery,” he added.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, former India player Aakash Chopra predicted, “I feel Suryakumar Yadav won’t be a part of this team. He is actually not playing ODIs and hasn’t scored runs in Vijay Hazare as well. Sanju Samson hasn’t played at all. One didn’t play and the other didn’t score runs, so their names are not going to come.”

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Rahul, who is not a first-choice player in the ODI XI after the return of Pant, has reportedly informed selectors, he will be available for the Champions trophy. "He has sought a break for the England series, but he will be available for selection for the Champions Trophy," a BCCI source told PTI on Thursday.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: The recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat has put a lot of pressure on Rohit, and he is expected to quit Test captaincy. But the India veteran is expected to lead India in the upcoming ICC tournament, unless the selectors call for a leadership change.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: It will be interesting to see who gets the nod in the 15-member squad. Sanju Samson has been in tremendous touch while Rishabh Pant brings in the X-factor.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: As per news agency PTI, KL Rahul has asked for a break and won't be available for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. However, he is available for the Champions Trophy.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Varun Chakravarthy had an outstanding Vijay Hazare Trophy for Tamil Nadu. Will the spinner get a look in for the Champions Trophy squad? Only time will tell.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Mohammed Shami took three wickets in Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy pre-quarterfinal against Haryana. Will the pacer be picked in the Champions Trophy squad? Only time will tell.

India's Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: India are sweating over the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah. The pacer suffered back spasms during the Sydney Test and it now needs to be seen whether he is available for the Champions Trophy or not.

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India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: We will continue building up to the much-awaited squad announcement for the Champions Trophy, which is likely to take place on January 11. Stay tuned!

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: South Africa's sports minister has urged the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month and criticised the ICC for not upholding its own rules.

Gayton McKenzie said on Thursday he felt “morally bound to support” a match boycott because the Taliban government has banned women's sport and disbanded the national women's cricket team.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Australia captain Pat Cummins' availability for the upcoming Champions Trophy is uncertain, as a report from ESPNCricinfo revealed that he has been struggling with an ankle issue throughout the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: According to an India Today report, India will play a practice match in Dubai to prepare for the Champions Trophy. The men in blue will play all of their matches in Dubai, including the semi-final and final, should they qualify.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar certainly feel KL Rahul will be the first-choice wicketkeeper, followed by Sanju Samson.

“Pant was away from cricket for a long time. He did make a good return in T20Is and Test, but he never had that good form in ODI cricket. KL Rahul should be your first-choice keeper,” said the former India batting coach.

Manjrekar added saying: “I have been a good believer in Samson. Yes he wasn't scoring runs initially and maybe he isn't a fit down the order. But if India want a big hitter for the last 10 overs...and yes I agree with Bangar on Pant.”

Sanjay Manjrekar's India XI for England ODI series: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.

Reserves: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan.

Sanjay Bangar's India XI for England ODI series: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.

Reserves: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: A report in the Times of India hinted that although Jadeja's future as an India cricket is uncertain with the all-rounder no longer in Gautam Gambhir's scheme of things, he might just still be in contention for a spot in the Champions Trophy. However, it all depends on the selectors who are expected to take the call on his future during the home series.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Earlier on Wednesday, a report in PTI said that Mohammed Shami is set to face the axe, with selectors still fretting over his fitness. However, Cricbuzz, on the same evening, reported that the veteran fast bowler, who was India's highest wicket-taker in the 2023 ODI World Cup, is all set to make his international return in the upcoming ODI series against England and potentially for the Champions Trophy as well.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Despite a dismal run in the tour of Australia, Rohit is likely to be retained as the captain for Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma in ODIs: 265 matches | Runs 10,866 | Strike Rate 92.43 | 31 hundreds

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Bumrah, who suffered from a back injury in the Sydney Test, has consulted the same New Zealand-based orthopaedic surgeon, who had operated him in 2023. Bumrah is likely to be named in the provisional squad for the tournament, but will only play if he is pain-free on return to bowling.

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India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Stay tuned as we build up to the announcement of India's Champions Trophy squad! A majority of Team India's squad landed back home from Australia earlier today, and we can expect a meeting on Champions Trophy squad selection in the days to come!

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: Pant played only one of India's three ODIs against Sri Lanka last year, where he failed to make a mark with the bat, scoring only 6. KL Rahul played the first two matches of the series; however, it seems Pant is at the top of the list among wicketkeeper-batters in contention for a spot in the Champions Trophy.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: According to PTI, the selection committee is tilted towards Axar as the more reliable option in ODIs than Jadeja. While Jadeja’s defensive qualities with the ball still make him a valuable asset, his inconsistency with the bat is becoming a growing concern for selectors, with Axar’s more recent performances offering a greater all-round impact.

India Champions Trophy squad announcement Live: England, who India play in a three-match ODI series later this month, have already announced their squad for the Champions Trophy. Jos Buttler continues to lead the side, but England face a major blow with Ben Stokes unavailable for selection due to injury. Additionally, Joe Root makes his comeback to the fifty-over format. Root will also take the field against India.