The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Recently announced the Indian squad for the opposite series England and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With many key players being named, the announcement generated a lot of discussion due to surprising inclusions and notable omissions. Among those commenting on the squad is the former goalkeeper Dinesh Karthik focused on the exclusion of the star pacer Muhammad Sirajin addition to the growing debate around selection decisions.
Dinesh Karthik ponders Mohammed Siraj’s omission
Karthik expressed his disappointment at Siraj’s exclusion but admitted that the decision was fair and jasprit bumrah, Muhammad Shamiand Arshdeep Singhwho is prominent in white ball cricket.
“I think it’s sad, but fair. Who did they go for? Bumrah, Shami and Arshdeep who is phenomenal in white ball cricketsaid Karthik on Cricbuzz.
Karthik on Harshit Rana’s choice over Siraj
Karthik pointed out that Siraj’s omission from the Champions Trophy squad could be a motivation for the pacer to improve and come back stronger. He noted that Siraj could be particularly offended Harshit Rana He was picked ahead of him in the first few matches of the ODI series against England. However, Karthik emphasized that Siraj has the ability to prove his worth and believes in the decision Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma It was fair for the Champions Cup
“But what hurt him, I think, was the selection of Harshit Rana ahead of him in the bilateral match against England. Now Siraj will look and say I deserve better and I will do better because he has the skills. But for the moment, for the Champions Trophy, I think it’s a fair decision for Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma.Karthik added.
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Road ahead: England ODI series and Champions Trophy 2025
A three-match ODI series against England starting on February 6 and ending on February 12. The series will be an important warm-up as India look to fine-tune their squad and tactics for the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Champions Cup will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025 in a hybrid format. Pakistan and UAE.
