The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence that India will be a strong contender to win the ICC Champions Trophy, even without Jasprit Bumrah. Saikia credited the selection committee for choosing the best team combination, including young pacer Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement.

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• BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia believes India will still be a strong contender for the ICC Champions Trophy, despite Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.
• Harshit Rana has been selected as Bumrah’s replacement in the squad.
• Mohammad Shami will lead the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.
• Saikia emphasized India’s “big bench strength” as crucial to the team’s success.
• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in strong form, contributing to the team’s optimism.
• Rohit scored a century in the second ODI against England, while Kohli hit a half-century in the final ODI.
• India dominated England in the ODI series, winning 3-0, and also sealed a 4-1 T20I series victory.
• The team is in high spirits, with strong morale following recent victories.
• India’s Champions Trophy campaign begins against Bangladesh on February 20, 2025, in Dubai.
• The squad includes key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Mohd. Shami.