Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiled 15-member squads for upcoming events of a three-match ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.Sharma

Star batter Virat Kohli who had a rough Australia tour was reportedly set to play for Delhi in their upcoming Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra on January 23 to regain form ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, Kohli suffered from a neck sprain and may not play for Delhi in the second leg of the first-class tournament.

Despite having a sensational run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, Karun Nair has missed out on India’s squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Nair stitched a dream return, scoring 725 runs in just seven innings at a jaw-dropping average of 752, leading Vidarbha to the summit clash against Karnataka.

Since Pant and Rahul are two designated wicketkeepers for the 2025 Champions Trophy, there was no place for Sanju Samson in the squad. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has also been picked for the Champions Trophy. The 34-year-old Shami has made a comeback to the ODI squad after the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

Nair, despite averaging 752 in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, failed to make the cut as India announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Saturday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar has provided an update on Jasprit Bumrah’s back injury during the squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 and ODI series against England at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday,