Wed Feb 12 16:49:46 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah Ruled Out of Champions Trophy; Rana Replaces Him

**NEW DELHI** – Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy due to a recurring back injury. The BCCI confirmed the news on Tuesday, announcing Harshit Rana as his replacement in the final squad.

This marks yet another ICC tournament Bumrah will miss due to injury. He was previously sidelined from the 2022 T20 World Cup after suffering a back injury during a series against Australia. The injury also forced him to miss the 2023 World Test Championship final, a match India lost to Australia. Bumrah underwent surgery in March 2023 to address the persistent back problem.

The absence of Bumrah, a key member of India’s pace attack, is a significant blow to the team’s chances in the Champions Trophy. His recurring back injury has plagued him for over a year, impacting India’s performance in several crucial international matches. The team will now rely on other pacers like Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, and Shardul Thakur to fill the void. The article also mentions Virat Kohli achieving 16,000 international runs in a separate match.

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