Bumrah Included in India's Champions Trophy Squad, Karun Nair and Sanju Samson Left Out

Jan 18, 2025 Komal Das

Jasprit Bumrah is set to join India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, subject to fitness. The announcement will be made on January 18

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Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a back injury, missed bowling in the fifth India-Australia Test and is expected to feature in the upcoming ODI series against England

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Selectors want Bumrah to play one match before the Champions Trophy. Karun Nair, despite strong form, is unlikely to make India’s ODI squad

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Selectors feel recalling Karun Nair, who last played for India in 2017, just before a major tournament is unwise. His last 50-over match was in June 2016

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Sanju Samson, included in India’s T20I squad, is unlikely to feature in the ODI series or Champions Trophy after skipping the Vijay Hazare Trophy

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