Injured Bumrah and Yadav set for comeback
Meanwhile, speaking of the fiery India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, he recently came forward to address misleading injury updates around him. Notably, some reports claimed that he was advised bed rest by the medical experts. However, the speedster laughed off the rumours of being ruled out, asking fans to rely only on credible sources for updates.
Rohit Sharma had his mic on as he seated himself for the press conference along with Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Saturday. The India captain could be heard telling Agarkar about having a discussion on family policies with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
Coldplay's first concert in India in nine years at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium was a cultural celebration. Chris Martin connected with the audience in Hindi and Marathi, interacted with fans, and fulfilled requests.
Kuldeep Yadav has not played any competitive cricket since his hernia surgery in November, while Jasprit Bumrah sustained a stress-related injury during the fifth Test against Australia
Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is to undergo a scan before Champions Trophy 2025. He however will be included in the 15-member squad but his name will be marked with an asterisk, implying subject to fitness.
The squad will be led by Rohit Sharma with batsman Shubman Gill announced as his deputy. India will begin their campaign with the match against Bangladesh on February 20.
As Coldplay reached the final stages of their electrifying set, Chris Martin took a pause, addressing the crowd with a surprising shout-out to Bumrah.
India's Men's Selection Committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar has revealed that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be fit for the initial games of the Champions Trophy 2025. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement for the ODI series against England.
India will play three ODIs against England from February 6 to 12 as a dress rehearsal for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Men in Blue will be without Jasprit Bumrah for at least the first two games of the series.
During one of the final songs, frontman Chris Martin surprised the crowd by mentioning India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Martin playfully announced, “Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage,