Sun Jan 12 12:52:58 UTC 2025: ## India Delays Champions Trophy Squad Announcement; Bumrah’s Injury a Major Setback
**NEW DELHI** – India’s cricket board (BCCI) has delayed the announcement of its squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, originally slated to begin February 19th. The delay, according to BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, is due to a meeting scheduled for January 18th or 19th. The announcement was further complicated by the likely absence of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah due to a persistent back injury. This absence represents a significant blow to India’s chances in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the BCCI has already named a T20I squad for the upcoming series against England, notably omitting Rishabh Pant and Shivam Dube. Mohammed Shami was included in the T20 squad. The ODI squad for the England series remains unannounced. The delay in the Champions Trophy squad announcement adds to the uncertainty surrounding India’s preparations for the crucial tournament.
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