Bumrah was not selected for India's 15-member squad for the marquee event. Harshit Rana was named as his replacement by the Men in Blue on Tuesday.

Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been officially ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a continuing back injury. Despite undergoing several scans and therapy sessions, Bumrah has struggled to recover to full fitness since the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney this year when he was injured.

India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy because of a lower-back injury.

The eagerly awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to commence on February 19th. However, the tournament has been dealt a significant setback as a number of key players have been sidelined due to injuries.

India have dealt a huge blow in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ambitions, as Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the competition. Read below for more.

While the latest scan, which Bumrah underwent in Bengaluru over the weekend, did not reveal anything untoward, it is learned he is not entirely ready to return to bowling yet

India cricket have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Champions Trophy with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out with a lower back issue. Bumrah picked up the problem towards the end of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia in January and has not recovered sufficiently to play any part in the upcoming tournament.

Australia, in particular, faces a major setback with multiple key players missing, while other teams also suffer crucial losses ahead of the tournament.

Bumrah, who sustained a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was recommended a five-week rest, as confirmed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

Netizens have gone into overdrive after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, sparking concerns over India's chances.