Will this bowler replace Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy? The team may change by this day

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|20-01-2025

Team India has been announced for the Champions Trophy and Mohammad Siraj has not got a chance in the squad. Meanwhile, former Team India batsman Suresh Raina has claimed that Mohammad Siraj can still join the team. Suresh Raina said that Team India can be changed by 12th February and Mohammad Siraj can come in the team in place of Jasprit Bumrah. Suresh Raina said that Jasprit Bumrah is not completely fit yet. If there is an issue of his fitness then Siraj will take his place.

Bumrah has back injury

Jasprit Bumrah was injured during the Sydney Test on Australia tour. According to media reports, his back was swollen. He has not even bowled, although despite this he has got a place in the squad. Bumrah has also been selected in the ODI series against England. Although Bumrah will not play the first two ODI matches, it is considered certain that he will play in the third match. But it all depends on their fitness. If Bumrah remains fit, it will be difficult for Siraj to make a comeback.

Siraj is training

Even though Siraj did not get a place in Team India, this player is in no mood to relax. Siraj sweated profusely in the gym on Monday. Siraj can play in Ranji Trophy match. He can play for Hyderabad team in Ranji Trophy on 30th January. The Australia Test series was nothing special for Siraj but this player had performed well in the white ball format in the last two years.

Siraj had taken 71 wickets in 43 matches since 2022. He is the fast bowler who has taken the most wickets in the last two years in the ODI format. Not only this, this player also bowled 32 maiden overs in ODIs in the last two years. But despite this, he was dropped from the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.

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