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When will BCCI announce the Indian squad for England series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

As per a media report, star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to be rested for the England series to keep him fresh for the Champions Trophy

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi
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India's Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session. (Photo: PTI)

2 min read Last Updated : Jan 07 2025 | 6:31 PM IST

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6:30 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Announcement unlikely for today

The official announcement of India's squad for England series and ICC Champions Trophy 2025, is unlikly to take place today, as the wait for fans continues.

6:10 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Fresh update on Bumrah

A media report suggests that Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the white-ball series against England and remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy. While he will be included in India's Champions Trophy squad, his participation depends on NCA clearance. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav are also under the selection committee's watch.

5:50 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: India's group in Champions Trophy

India are drafted in Group A in Champions Trophy 2025, alongside New Zealand, Pakistan and Bangladesh. 

5:30 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Shivam Dube still in mix

Shivam Dube is likely to continue as part of India's limited over squad for England series.

5:10 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Siraj to be rested

As per another media report, Md Siraj is likely to be rested for the T20 series against Australia.

4:50 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Will Rohit miss England series?

While there are no reports of Rohit Sharma missing the Champions Trophy or being replaced as captain, potential replacements, if needed, could include KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, or Shubman Gill.

4:31 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Should BCCI rest Bumrah?

The BCCI should consider resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming white-ball series against England, even if fit, to ensure he is in peak condition for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, where his skills will be crucial on batsman-friendly wickets.

4:10 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Last time Bumrah got injured

In 2022, Jasprit Bumrah faced a back spasm and returned after weeks of rehab, only to aggravate the injury shortly after. This setback sidelined him for nearly a year before making his comeback to competitive cricket.

3:51 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Another record on the line

India will have another streak on the line when they face England in T20 series, as the men in blue has not lost a T20 series against England in 10 years. 

3:35 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Tilak as X factor

BCCI can also choose to include Tilak Varma in the ODI team, as the batter has wide range of shots and his ablity to switch gears as per the situation can prove useful for the team.

3:22 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Jasprit Bumrah injury

Jasprit Bumrah, who started the series as India's lead bowler and captain in the absence of Rohit Sharma, impressed with 8 wickets in the first match. However, due to other bowlers' inconsistency, Bumrah was tasked with extended spells, bowling 141.2 overs across the series. By the second innings of the Melbourne Test, he started feeling discomfort. Despite this, he played in the Sydney Test but suffered a back spasm after bowling 10 overs, raising concerns about the injury’s severity and his recovery for the England series and ICC Champions Trophy.

3:07 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Questions regarding wicketkeeper?

Another big question for BCCI will be about the wicketkeeper position. Currently, Risbhabh Pant, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul are the three names to be in consideration by BCCI.

2:51 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Who will lead India's spin department?

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can be seen leading India spin department in the ucoming series against England with Washinton Sundara and Axar Patel available as other two spinners.

2:35 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Nitish Kumar Reddy as finisher?

BCCI can choose to include Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad for upcoming series, as the right handed batter has proven to be a useful assest for India down the order with bat.

2:20 PM

India squad announcement for IND vs ENG series LIVE UPDATES: Hardik as vice-captain?

With his return to India's 50 over squad looking a very likely scenario, the all-rounder can be given additional responsibilities of a vice captain for Indian team for the upcomg ODI series vs Engalnd and in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Topics :Jasprit BumrahRohit SharmaVirat KohliIndia cricket teamHardik PandyaMohammed SirajICC Champions TrophyIndia vs England

First Published: Jan 07 2025 | 11:06 AM IST