Bhubaneswar, Jan. 18 -- The ICC Champions Trophy is right around the corner and India is set to play its matches in Dubai, with their first game against Bangladesh on February 20t, 2025. However, unlike major teams like Australia, India has yet to announce its squad. Further, adding to woes is the fitness quotient of star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

Incidentally, the cricketer had suffered a back spasm during the fifth and final Test against Australia earlier this month and had to bow out during play at the Sydney Cricket Ground.As such, he is currently dealing with a stress-related back injury. While initial scans did not reveal a stress fracture, there is swelling in his back, and he has been advised bed rest.

Notably, Bumrah has faced th...