Who will be the perfect replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy 2025

Who will be the perfect replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy 2025, Indian legend suggests a surprising name

The Champions Trophy 2025 will begin from February 19. There is now a week left for the tournament to begin. However, Jasprit Bumrah's injury has increased the tension of the Indian team. Bumrah was injured in the Sydney Test against Australia. He also did not play the ODI series against England. There has been no update on Bumrah's injury before the Champions Trophy.

There are only a few days left for the Champions Trophy 2025 to begin. This tournament, which is returning after 8 years, will start from February 19. The Indian team has been announced for this ICC event. However, the injury of star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is included in the Indian squad, still remains a cause of concern for the Indian team.

Bumrah did not play the ODI series

Due to injury, Bumrah did not play the 3-match ODI series against England. There is no official information from the BCCI on whether Bumrah will play the Champions Trophy 2025 or not. Before the tournament, a former Indian cricketer has suggested the name of Bumrah's replacement.

This bowler can be a replacement 

Former Indian fast bowler Atul Wassan has described Mohammad Siraj as the perfect replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 team. Bumrah was injured during the fifth match of the Test series against Australia. Since then Bumrah has been out of action.

The Indian team is waiting for his return. There is about a week left for the tournament to start, but there has been no update on Bumrah's injury. The selectors may be forced to name his replacement in the team for the tournament.

If both Bumrah and Shami were there

Meanwhile, Atul Wassan said that with Mohammad Shami in the team, India will do well even in the absence of Bumrah. If both Bumrah and Shami are there, then India will start as a strong contender.

"Bumrah has done more than expected in Australia. If Bumrah is not there then it is Shami, so I think we are covered. If Bumrah comes then it is a lottery. If both Bumrah and Shami come then we are definitely strong contenders to win the tournament. Rohit is in form, Virat is yet to come in form, so I think we have a good team. Even without Bumrah I think we are still fine," Vasan told CricketNext.

Rana was not given a place

Vasan revealed his preference for Mohammed Siraj to replace Bumrah over young Harshit Rana. "If we are talking about Siraj and Harshit, I would choose Siraj. I will not waste his experience. I will play someone who has played 100 matches. In a pressure match, even if a new player is bowling well, he can be replaced," he said. Dailymintz