Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma Face Fans' Ire Over Changes To India's Champions Trophy Squad

In a huge setback for Team India, as it gears up for the Champions Trophy, marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah was been ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury. While Bumrah's fitness was deemed okay, the selectors decided to not risk him in the ICC event. Instead, they decided to name Harshit Rana as his replacement. While the Bumrah and Harshit swap was forced, the board also made an unforced change by bringing in spinner Varun Chkravarthy in place of opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. Though the team management had its reasons behind the said changes, fans aren't entirely on board. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday night released a statement to confirm Bumrah's absence from the tournament. "Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Men's Selection Committee has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah's replacement."

Another prominent change in India's 15-member squad includes youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal being dropped from the squad and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy coming in as his replacement.

"Team India has also named Varun Chakaravarthy in the squad. The spinner will replace Yashasvi Jaiswal who was initially named in the provisional squad," the statement added.

Both Gambhi and skipper Rohit Sharma became a target on social media after the squad changes were announced. Here are some reactions:

INDIA PACE ATTACK UPDATE FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025.

- Jasprit bumrah ruled out
- Mohammed Siraj reserves list
- Mohammed Shami comeback after injury
- Arshdeep Singh playing 8 ODIs
- Harshit Rana Playing only 2 ODIs

- Gautam Gambhir & Rohit ?

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Gambhir knew about Bumrah's injury long before he was diagnosed