Mon Jan 20 08:23:34 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah Included in India’s Champions Trophy Squad Despite Fitness Concerns
**Mumbai, January 18, 2025** – Despite ongoing fitness concerns, star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, announced Saturday by the selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar. The squad, selected in the presence of captain Rohit Sharma, also features a maiden ODI call-up for Yashasvi Jaiswal and the returns of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav following injury layoffs.
Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah’s inclusion is contingent on his recovery from a back injury sustained in January. He is unlikely to feature in the first two ODIs against England, with Harshit Rana named as an additional player for the series. The selectors opted for a squad with only three genuine pacers and four spinners, prioritizing the return of Kuldeep and including Ravindra Jadeja over Mohammed Siraj.
Jaiswal’s selection, lauded by Rohit Sharma for his “potential,” marks a significant milestone for the rising star. The team also features the return of Hardik Pandya to the ODI setup.
**The full squad:** Rohit Sharma (Capt.), Shubman Gill (Vice-capt.), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja. (Harshit Rana – additional player).
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