Will Bumrah miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? For now, there is no confirmation about whether this star player will be absent, but the latest information states that he is now completely out of the India vs England ODI series. He was already missing from the first two ODIs, and now he is also out of the last ODI. While he is part of the India squad for the Champions Trophy, his participation remains subject to fitness, as this is all happening due to the back injury he suffered in the fifth Sydney Test against Australia.
If there is a chance that he may miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which players could potentially replace him? Since India cannot go in with one bowler short, they need to figure things out soon, as teams are allowed to make changes to their squad until February 13. This means time is not much. Take a look at three quality bowlers who could replace Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
Prasidh Krishna
Tall and fast, Prasidh Krishna is certainly a good option who can step up and replace Bumrah. Although he doesn’t have much experience, having played just 17 ODIs, he has picked up 29 wickets with a good economy rate of 5.60, showing he does have the potential to make it big in the 50-over format. Krishna can also benefit from the Dubai surface, possibly getting more due to his body stature. The bounce he generates could help the team. We saw this in the final Test in Sydney against Australia, where he performed decently well and broke crucial partnerships.
Mukesh Kumar
He had a good outing in whites for India, so can Mukesh Kumar also make an impact with the white ball? While there is no shortage of experience, with over 50 first-class games played and 6 ODIs under his belt, he is slowly and steadily gaining more experience. The best thing about this bowler is his ability to control runs, especially in the death overs. We’ve seen how, in the IPL for Delhi Capitals, he performed well in the final overs of the game. This makes him a strong replacement and a potential candidate to take Bumrah’s place if the star bowler misses out.
Harshit Rana
Having made a wonderful debut in Test cricket and then in T20Is, chances are that Harshit Rana, who is in India’s ODI squad against England, could secure a spot in the Indian Champions Trophy squad if he is able to showcase his impressive game. There is no question about how Rana can make an impact. His fiery yorkers and ability to control runs make him a quality bowler. Apart from his fast bowling, what Rana brings is variation, showing he has the ability to change his tactics. We could see him replace Bumrah in the Champions Trophy squad for India.
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