Jasprit Bumrah: Rohit Sharma is going to be seen handling the responsibility of leading the Indian team in the Champions Trophy 2025, which is going to start from February 19. At the same time, it is being said that Jasprit Bumrah will get the post of vice-captain in this tournament. But now he has got injured and it has become completely difficult for him to be seen playing in the tournament.
Because of this, the news is coming that the management is going to make another player the captain in his place. So let us know which player is going to be made the vice-captain in place of Jasprit Bumrah by BCCI for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Jasprit Bumrah injured
India's veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah suffered back spasms in the final match of the Test series against Australia. Due to this, he is going to be away from cricket for about 1 to 1.5 months. It is reported that due to back spasms, he will not be seen playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy as well. Because of this, BCCI can make Shreyas Iyer the vice-captain.
Shreyas Iyer can become the vice-captain
It is known that Shreyas Iyer is one of the star players of India and his recent performance has also been very good. Recently, he has been proving himself not only as a batsman but also as a captain. Because of this, the management can give him the post of vice-captain. However, it has not been officially announced yet. But according to the current information, this can happen by 17-18 January.
Team may be announced by 17-18 January
Let us tell you that BCCI can announce the team this month for the Champions Trophy 2025. Till now the news was coming that BCCI can announce the team on 12 January. But now the news is coming that the date of team announcement has been extended and now BCCI will announce the team on 17 or 18 January.
Note: BCCI has not yet officially confirmed Bumrah's exclusion nor has any official information been given about Iyer. But according to reports, he can be made the vice-captain.