‘I would replace Jasprit Bumrah with Arshdeep Singh, not Harshit Rana’: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News – The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has expressed his preference for Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s opening match of the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh. Ponting’s recommendation comes despite Rana’s commendable performance ahead of the ICC event, citing…

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India will strongly miss Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy: Shikhar Dhawan | – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes that Rohit Sharma’s team will ‘strongly feel’ the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.Bumrah has been ruled out of the eight-team tournament due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement…

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‘He had out-bowled Bumrah …’: Balaji backs Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at Champions Trophy – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial to…

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‘Best bowler in the world isn’t playing …’: David Lloyd expresses concerns over India’s pace attack at Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

L-R: Jasprit Bumrah, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s Champions Trophy campaign suffered a major setback with Jasprit Bumrah‘s withdrawal due to a back injury, leaving their bowling attack looking vulnerable. His replacement, Harshit Rana, is a promising but inexperienced pacer who recently debuted in the ODI series against England. With…

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ICC Champions Trophy: ‘Don’t think Jasprit Bumrah’s absence will have any major issue with Team India’s combination’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence in India’s chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence from the team.The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. Mohammad Shami will lead the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.Go…

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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy, one more surprise in final squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrah’s…

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Stunning effort! Shubman Gill’s brilliance ends Harry Brook’s stay – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

A moment of brilliance in the field from India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill helped the hosts break a crucial stand in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday.Just when the third-wicket partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook looked to be taking England to a point from where they could launch a final flourish,…

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Jasprit Bumrah update: India seamer reaches Bengaluru for scans and further assessment | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah reached Bengaluru on Sunday (February 2) evening, and the star India seamer is set to undergo scans and further assessment under the watchful eyes of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team. As TimesofIndia.com had reported earlier, Bumrah was named in India’s Champions Trophy…

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