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Best Indian Cricketers: Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – They are expected to miss the crucial ODI series at home against england iIn February 2025. This series will be India’s last bilateral meeting before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025which begins at the end of that month.
Possible reason for absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in England ODIs
India’s schedule is packed ahead of the Champions Trophy. After the conclusion of the five-match Test series with Australiathe team will host England for five T20Is starting January 22, followed by three ODIs from February 6-12. These matches are crucial to fine-tune the Indian team, evaluate combinations and gain momentum ahead of the mega event.
However, as reported by Sports Tak, Bumrah will not take part in the T20I series, while all three players are expected to skip the ODI series. This marks a significant gap in match practice for Rohit and Kohli, who withdrew from T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024. His absence may leave India’s ODI plans without their experienced top-order pacers and strike bowler.
The report suggested that Bumrah will be rested as part of workload management, while both Rohit and Kohli are likely to be on leave. This decision, if finalized, could affect India’s preparation for the marquee tournament, raising questions about the trio’s readiness for white-ball cricket after the extended Test series.
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Concerns over Kohli and Rohit’s form
Both Kohli and Rohit have been struggling to stay fit in the current season. Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against Australia. Kohli has failed to convert his outings into big goals, while Rohit has shown inconsistent performances at the top. The ODI series against England would have provided an ideal opportunity for the duo to regain form and confidence in limited overs cricket. If they miss the series, Kohli and Rohit will face the challenge of moving straight from red-ball cricket to the intense white-ball competitions of the Champions Trophy. This lack of match conditioning could potentially hinder his performance against high-quality opposition in a high-stakes tournament.
Champions Trophy 2025: The path of India
CT 2025 adopts a hybrid model, with India’s matches scheduled in Dubai. The tournament begins on February 19, when India begins its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. A blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Pakistan is scheduled for February 23, attracting global attention. India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Group B features powers such as Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan. If India advances, the final will also be held in Dubai, providing a neutral venue for a potential showdown.
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