Bangladesh became the third team after England and New Zealand to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan
Both O'Rourke and Smith bring limited experience in the 50-over format at the international level, but New Zealand will rely on the expertise of seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the group-stage matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 because of some swelling in his back according to media reports.
BCCI is now likely to request an extension. On the other hand, the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against England could be announced by January 12th.
The back-to-back series defeats against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away) and the diminishing returns with the bat have put Kohli and Rohit under scanner.
BCCI are yet to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 with the selection committee asking for a bit more time to prepare the final squad.
Should Bumrah be unavailable, Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to spearhead the pace attack, with Hardik Pandya offering support.
A PCB source said that the presence of a large ICC delegation, including broadcast, hospitality and event operations officials, is an affirmation that the event will take place here.
Jasprit Bumrah has consulted a NZ surgeon and will reportedly be a part of the squad. However, he will play only if he feels well after bowling again.
According to a report from the Hindustan Times, Bumrah has sought the advice of Dr. Rowan Schouten, a New Zealand-based orthopedic surgeon, regarding his injury.
With the T20 setup already undergoing significant changes and the Test team in a transitional phase, there are growing questions about the composition of the ODI squad.
Scans will be conducted on Cummins' ankle to determine whether he will be fit enough to lead the team in the Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan and the UAE next month.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team has been meticulously monitoring Shami's recovery.
Younis is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge to the Afghan team, offering valuable guidance during the Champions Trophy campaign
As per media reports, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are the two names under consideration by the BCCI, with Bumrah currently being the frontrunner
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
The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, in Karachi
Mohammad Shami, after spending 359 days on the sidelines, has bowled 86.5 overs across all competitions, which should be enough to prove his fitness
Bumrah only bowled 10 overs in the Sydney Test vs Australia before picking up a back injury, leaving the field, and being deemed unavailable to bowl for the rest of the match
The former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas also voiced his frustration over the lack of bilateral series between the two nations