Rookie pacer Harshit Rana was picked as a replacement for Bumrah after the latter was ruled out. Though Rana only made his ODI debut in the recently concluded series against England, his skills with the ball, especially in white-ball cricket, have impressed many in the Indian cricketing spectrum.

Shikhar Dhawan shared insights on India’s chances in the Champions Trophy 2025, expressing confidence in the team despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. He highlighted the potential of Harshit Rana and the strong batting lineup featuring Shubman Gill,

Shikhar Dhawan said that India are favourites to win the Champions Trophy but they would have to find a way around a big cause of concern in their squad.