Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has expressed hope that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be fully fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. for any inclined face.
With the Champions Trophy just around the corner, all eyes are on Team India’s 15-man squad as almost all participating sides have finalized their rosters. Fans are eagerly awaiting the confirmation of Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in the squad. Bumrah is working hard to be fully ready in time for the tournament.
Ajit Agarkar’s Selection Committee is closely monitoring Jasprit Bumrah’s Fitness
The 31-year-old pacer produced an outstanding performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finishing the series as the top wicket-taker with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. However, he suffered back spasms during the fifth and final Test in Sydney, which limited his bowling in the second innings.
Bumrah’s exceptional efforts earned him the Player of the Series award. The injury is being closely monitored by the National Cricket Academy (NCA). As a result, he will miss India’s T20I series against England and most likely the 50-over series. Bumrah is highly doubtful for the Champions Trophy.
Jasprit Bumrah is not easy for any batter – Waqar Younis
Speaking to the media in Abu Dhabi, Waqar Younis stated that Jasprit Bumrah is a tough bowler who can face any batsman. Waqar emphasized that players like Bumrah are needed in the world of cricket and expressed hope that Bumrah will be fully fit for the Champions Trophy.
As quoted by Cricketpakistan.pk, Wagar said: “He is not an easy batsman to face. The world of cricket needs players like him and I hope he will fit right in with the Champions Trophy.”
Jasprit Bumrah was part of the Indian team at the Champions Trophy 2017 in England but had a tough tournament. The right-arm fast bowler gave away 68 runs in nine runs during the summit clash in both the group stage match and the final match against Pakistan.
I’m sure the Dubai Cricket Stadium will be full of fans – Waqar Younis
Speaking about the high tension India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy on 23rd February 2025, Waqar Younis said that it will be an interesting contest. He also predicted that the Dubai Cricket Stadium will be full of fans for the clash.
“I am sure that the Dubai Cricket Stadium will be full of fans and we will witness an exciting contest,” said Waghar.
Pakistan and India are the only teams yet to announce their squads for the Champions Trophy. Both teams have been placed in Group A along with Bangladesh and New Zealand. Pakistan will start the tournament as co-hosts against New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Defending champions Pakistan won the 2017 edition by defeating India in the final and will be aiming for their second consecutive title. Mohammad Rizwan’s side have been in strong form of late, securing back-to-back wins against Australia and South Africa.
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