India, Feb. 5 -- India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar had rested his hopes on a Jasprit Bumrah return in the final ODI against England before the team leaves for the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 15. However, the fast bowler was silently ignored for the three-match contest at home, which begins on Thursday, sparking further concerns about his Champions Trophy participation. India captain Rohit Sharma did not rule out the possibility of Bumrah's return next week, but revealed that the team management has yet to receive an official update on his fitness.

Bumrah had incurred a back injury during the Sydney Test against Australia earlier last month. He hence missed the T20I series against England at home, did not feature in the Ranji ...