India National Cricket Team named the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday (18th January). While most of the players retained their place, in what was a big shock Mohammed Siraj was dropped from the team.
Mohammed Siraj, who has a decent record in the ODIs and also became the No.1 ranked bowler in 2023, was dropped as Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar mentioned that they picked Arshdeep Singh over him because they wanted someone to bowl with a new ball and the death. The captain mentioned that Siraj becomes ineffective when he doesn't take the new ball.
Harshit Rana is also ahead in the ODI queue ahead of Siraj, which is very surprising - Aakash Chopra
"No one knows about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. No one knows about Mohammed Shami's fitness. Maybe he is fit, but no one knows how his form is going to be. Arshdeep has been named in the squad, and there is no place for Mohammed Siraj.
There are just three fast bowlers, and that is big news for me - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra further added that he was left amazed by the decision of the team to pick just three fast bowlers. He pointed out that with just three seamers in the squad, the management has decided that they will play three spinners in the XI. He explained:
"It means that you have decided to play three spinners. You have played your hand before anything has even started."
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