Report Reveals Gautam Gambhir-Rohit Sharma Break up Over Champions Trophy Squad: “Needed Sanju Samson…” | Cricket Information

Indian cricket crew head coach Gautam Gambhir was overruled on two main selections concerning the Champions Trophy 2025 crew choice, in keeping with a report by Dainik Jagran. The report claimed that the distinction of opinion led to an extended assembly between Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar forward of the crew announcement. In accordance with the report, Gambhir wished Hardik Pandya to be vice-captain however Rohit and Agarkar insisted on Shubman Gill’s identify. The opposite bone of competition was the wicket-keeper slot as Gambhir was in favour of together with Sanju Samson however Rishabh Pant was finally chosen due to the backing of Rohit and Agarkar.

In the meantime, chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday stated Jasprit Bumrah might not get match for the primary two ODIs towards England, forcing them to call Harshit Rana as a alternative as they await an replace from the medical crew on the lead pacer.

The peerless quick bowler although was named within the squad for the Champions Trophy that follows the three-match rubber towards England.

“Bumrah has been instructed to off-load for 5 weeks after and he will not be out there for the primary two ODIs towards England. We’re ready on his health and can know his standing in early February from the medical crew,” Agarkar stated throughout a press convention which he addressed alongside India captain Rohit Sharma.

Bumrah broke down on the finish of the lengthy Border-Gavaskar Trophy and missed the second innings of the ultimate Check in Sydney on account of a again spasm, following which he had undergone scans.

“We’ll most likely hear extra over the following week or so about his health. It will have been nicer if BCCI had (gievn the replace)… I’d say the fallacious factor right here. I do know he was requested to dump for 5 weeks of bowling, which is early first week February, if I am not fallacious,” Agarkar stated.

He continued, “We’ll most likely discover out a bit extra round that point. What precisely (it’s) and on the subject of what his medical situation is, I am certain BCCI may simply put one thing out from the physio itself.” After India’s loss within the Brisbane Check, skipper Rohit had demanded solutions from the Nationwide Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Mohammed Shami’s health standing final month. On Saturday, Agarkar too made the identical level.

“It is higher it comes from the medical division than me making an attempt to clarify what precisely is fallacious with him (Bumrah), however that is the timeframe that we have been instructed and hopefully, he is okay after that. We’re very hopeful,” he added.

The ultimate squad for the Champions Trophy should be submitted to the ICC by February 11.

India play three bilateral ODIs towards England on February 6, 9 and 12 — their first 50-over video games because the tour of Sri Lanka in August final yr — earlier than the Champions Trophy begins on February 19.

(With PTI inputs)