India, Feb. 12 -- Jasprit Bumrah's medical reports submitted to the BCCI and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection clearly stated that the fast bowler had completed his rehabilitation, but the medical team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru could not confirm whether he would be able to be ready for the Champions Trophy. The ball was left on chief selector Ajit Agarkar's court and the former India pacer decided not to risk Bumrah, who hasn't yet started bowling on full tilt. India replaced Bumrah with Harshit in their final squad for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19. They also added spinner Varun Chakaravrthy in place of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Bumrah, who has already undergone lower back surgery in 2022, sustained another s...