But India, who are one of the favorites for the tournament is facing some fitness concerns regarding its players. It is believed that the left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is yet to start bowling after being sidelined due to surgery.
Kuldeep Yadav has been out of the Indian team since the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru where he was one of the three spinners in the Playing XI alongside Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
It is believed that he is yet to resume bowling after his surgery which makes it tough for him to be a part of India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. A BCCI source claimed that the left-armer could still be a part of India's Champions Trophy campaign given there is still some time for it.
"But as far as the Champions Trophy is concerned, there could be a chance of his comeback as there will be more time for it," the source further added.
Kuldeep Yadav's importance in India's ODI squad
Kuldeep Yadav is India's premier spinner in the white-ball format and is a first-choice player in India's ODI squad. He last played an ODI during India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2024.
Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Panday was positive about the player's comeback. He revealed his current status and also about his future plans. Panday was confident that Kuldeep could make a comeback for the ODIs against England.
"At the Centre of Excellence, since the last week of November, he's undergoing rehab which includes leg exercises like squats and all. This month itself he should start bowling. I'm quite confident," he said.
Mohammed Shami's fitness a concern too
Apart from Kuldeep, Mohammed Shami is another bowler whose fitness concerns are trouble for India. Shami had surgery earlier in 2024 and was expected to mark his return in the home Test series.
Although he is playing domestic cricket currently, his fitness remains a huge concern for the Indian team management. India needs an experienced player like Shami to be a part of India's squad for a big event like the Champions Trophy.
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