For ICC Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma, Kohli & Bumrah might skip India vs England ODIs to manage workload
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will skip India's only preparatory event for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The star players, currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, are focusing on their performance in the series while managing their workloads to avoid injuries. Reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may rest all three for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins a month after the BGT concludes.
In 2024, Bumrah has bowled an impressive 386.4 overs in international cricket, and resting him is crucial to ensure his fitness for the Champions Trophy. While Rohit and Kohli have not faced the same workload as Bumrah, they have struggled for form, making their participation in the ODI series potentially beneficial for regaining confidence.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will skip India's only preparatory event for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The star players, currently in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, are focusing on their performance in the series while managing their workloads to avoid injuries. Reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may rest all three for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins a month after the BGT concludes.
In 2024, Bumrah has bowled an impressive 386.4 overs in international cricket, and resting him is crucial to ensure his fitness for the Champions Trophy. While Rohit and Kohli have not faced the same workload as Bumrah, they have struggled for form, making their participation in the ODI series potentially beneficial for regaining confidence.