India, Feb. 13 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the ICC Champions Trophy squad could be a golden opportunity for the side's upcoming pace duo.

Speaking to reporters after India sealed their home ODI engagement against England 3-0, Gambhir suggested Bumrah's absence from the setup for the Champions Trophy could be an opportunity for Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh to make a name for themselves.

Bumrah, India's bowling lynchpin, was a part of the Champions Trophy squad, but was ruled out due to a lower back injury.

Harshit, who made his ODI debut against England, was originally included in the ODI series as a reserve bowler. He picked up six wickets from his three outings, at an average of 24.33, ...