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Champions Trophy: Injury to Jasprit Bumrah Sparks Debate Over Replacement

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Last updated: February 14, 2025 5:51 am
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Champions Trophy: Injury to Jasprit Bumrah Sparks Debate Over Replacement
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With star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India’s Champions Trophy squad due to injury, intense discussions have emerged regarding his replacement. The Indian selection committee has opted for Harshit Rana to fill Bumrah’s spot, while seasoned fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been demoted to the non-traveling reserves alongside batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube.

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Dubai Conditions Favor Pacers – But India Bets on SpinWhy Was Siraj Dropped? Rohit Sharma Explains

Dubai Conditions Favor Pacers – But India Bets on Spin

India is set to play all its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, a venue that has historically favored fast bowlers in the 50-over format. Since 2009, Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 58 ODIs, with pacers claiming 466 wickets at an average of 28.6 and an economy rate of 4.8. Meanwhile, spinners have taken 334 wickets at an average of over 30 and an economy of 4.2.

Despite these statistics, India has stacked its squad with spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy, raising questions about the selection strategy.

Why Was Siraj Dropped? Rohit Sharma Explains

The decision to prefer Harshit Rana over Mohammed Siraj has sparked heated debates. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma defended the call, citing Siraj’s ineffectiveness with the old ball as the key reason for his omission.

Harshit Rana, on the other hand, has twice proven his ability to make an impact when the white ball loses its shine. His game-changing spell in a T20 against England, where he took 3 wickets for 33 runs in a controversial match, and his ability to bowl effectively at different stages in an ODI, have strengthened his case for selection.

With the Champions Trophy fast approaching, India’s squad decisions will be under scrutiny, especially with their gamble on spin-heavy tactics in Dubai’s pace-friendly conditions.

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