The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19. Rohit Sharma will lead the national team, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The tournament also marks the return of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya to India's ODI setup.
Jasprit Bumrah's chance to break Ravindra Jadeja's 12-year-old record
Ravindra Jadeja holds a long-standing record in ICC Champions Trophy that no Indian bowler has been able to surpass. In the 2013 edition, Jadeja took a stunning 5/36 against West Indies, making him the only Indian to claim a five-wicket haul in the tournament's history.
Even in the 2017 Champions Trophy, no Indian bowler could match this feat. However, with Jasprit Bumrah in top form, the upcoming tournament presents a strong opportunity for him to break this record. Interestingly, Jadeja himself is part of the squad and might look to improve on his own milestone.
Best Bowling Figures by Indian Bowlers in Champions Trophy History:
5/36 – Ravindra Jadeja vs West Indies (2013)
4/38 – Sachin Tendulkar vs Australia (1998)
4/45 – Zaheer Khan vs Zimbabwe (2002)
4/55 – Ashish Nehra vs Pakistan (2009)
3/18 – Munaf Patel vs England (2006)
India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
Jasprit Bumrah's injury update
Uncertainty looms over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness as he remains under observation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. The next 24 hours could be decisive, with an important decision expected soon regarding his availability.
Bumrah recently underwent scans at the NCA to assess the severity of his injury. While the official report is still awaited, it is expected to arrive within a day. Once the results are in, the medical team will determine the best course of action for the star pacer.