Champions Trophy 2025 / Good news for fans before CT- Big update on this fast bowler's injury

Champions Trophy 2025: Indian cricket's star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been struggling with injuries for some time now. Shami has been away from international cricket since the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. There was speculation about him going on the Australia tour, but he was not included in the Indian squad due to not fully recovering from the injury. However, Shami made a brilliant comeback to domestic cricket in November and participated in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Preparing to play quarter-finals in Vijay Hazare Trophy

According to a Cricbuzz report, Shami will be part of the Bengal team in the quarter-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This match will be played against Haryana. The medical team of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) is keeping a close watch on Shami's fitness. His heel surgery was successful and he has now recovered from this injury. However, he is still having a slight problem in his knee, on which the physio and trainer of NCA are working.

Shami's chances for Champions Trophy 2025

Shami also participated in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, where he showed with his performance that the injury has not had any serious effect on his bowling. However, his return to the Indian team depends on the green signal from the NCA. According to reports, Shami has recovered a lot from the injury and if his fitness remains intact, he can be a part of the team in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Doubt over Bumrah's fitness

On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah's fitness also remains a matter of concern for Indian cricket. Bumrah was scanned after getting injured during the Test series against Australia, in which a muscle strain was found. The selectors are waiting for his NCA report. It is believed that Bumrah may stay out of the upcoming T20 and ODI series against England, so that he can be fit for the Champions Trophy.

Indian team's priority: Focus on fitness

The Indian team will play a series of five T20s and three ODIs before the Champions Trophy 2025. This series will be important to test the fitness and form of the players. The entire focus of the team management and selectors is on ensuring that all the key players are fit and ready for the Champions Trophy.

The fitness of experienced fast bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah is very important for Indian cricket. While the possibility of Shami's return is encouraging, it is important to have clarity on Bumrah's fitness soon. Indian cricket fans are hoping that both these veterans will play an important role in Team India's victory in the Champions Trophy 2025.