Pace spearhead Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury, having taken the maximum load during India's five-match Test series against Australia.
Indian fans expects Shami to fire from the very first ball as India opens its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
Former Indian skipper and all-rounder has raised concerns about the demanding international schedule of cricketers
Bumrah, who was named the ICC Test and Cricketer of the Year for 2024, was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury.
IND vs ENG Playing 11: India made three changes in their Playing 11.
Bumrah has been missing from on-field action since January. His last appearance was in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney.
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In his place, the senior men's selection committee has called up Harshit Rana to the squad for the prestigious tournament, which begins on February 19 in Pakistan.
The CEO of foundit said that Bumrah's exceptional performances in 2024 inspired them to approach the pacer for the brand ambassador role
Bumrah was expected to join the Indian squad for the third ODI against England, but his absence has now raised questions about his participation in the Champions Trophy
Rickelton plays for MI Cape Town in the SA20 and played a crucial part in the team's maiden title on Saturday night with a 15-ball 33.
Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander says Jasprit Bumrah has set high standards for pacers across the world but India will need to manage his workload smartly to keep him injury free.
Shubman Gill believes one series loss should not draw this much scrutiny for players
India will face England in a three-match ODI series as part of their preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy starting later this month
Mandhana, who was the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year, made 747 runs in the 2024 calendar year with four centuries. She had previously won the award in 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2021-22
The 2024 BCCI awards were held in Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Sachin Tendulkar receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award
India's Jasprit Bumrah was named men's cricketer and men's Test cricketer of the year, while his countryman Arshdeep Singh was named ICC men's T20I cricketer of the year
The ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah joined the elite list after winning the award on Monday
Bumrah was also named 2024 ICC Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday
Jasprit Bumrah is now the first Indian pacer to win the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award