Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been picked for India’s Champions Trophy squad despite doubts about his fitness.

Selectors are optimistic about Jasprit Bumrah's recovery for the ICC tournament despite his back injury, while Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI squad. Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain, and Yashasvi Jaiswal receives his maiden ODI call-up.

Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

The big question lies whether the India pacer will be fit on time for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai and Pakistan?

Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have been named in India's provisional 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. The same squad will take on England in three ODIs in early February,

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India captain Rohit Sharma made their appearance at the press conference to announce the squad.

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India's squad for the Champions Trophy with his availability depending on fitness, and talented opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expectedly received the nod from the selectors,