Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: The moment for which all the football fans around the world were waiting has arrived. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will soon meet each other on the field. Both the giants faced each other in the match between Riyadh All Stars and PSG in January 2023, and after that match, they haven't faced each other since a long time. In such a case, their encounter is predicted to be a blockbuster.



In 2023, both players departed Europe, with Ronaldo joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi joining Inter Miami CF in the United States. When these two football legends were part of two of the biggest Spanish clubs, Real Madrid (Ronaldo) and Barcelona (Messi), they used to face each other on a regular basis.



When Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus and then Manchester United, and Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain, they only faced each other in the group stage matches of the Uefa Champions League, and fans have been craving to see the two in action against each other ever since their departure from Europe.



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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will square off against each other in Saudi Arabia on February 1. Inter Miami announced on Monday that it will compete in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia. On January 29, they face Neymar's Al-Hilal, and on February 1, they face Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Both of these clubs are the top 2 teams of the Saudi Pro League this season, and Ronaldo is the top scorer of the league.



Chris Henderson, Inter Miami's sports director, stated that these games will assist us in preparing for the next season. We will have the opportunity to compete against formidable teams such as Al Hilal and Al Nassr. Messi and Ronaldo have met each other 35 times in club and international football, with Messi's team winning on 16 occasions and Ronaldo's team winning 10 times, with nine matches ending in a tie. In 35 matches between the two, Messi has scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists, while Ronaldo has managed to score 20 goals and provide 1 assist.



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One Last Dance Between The 2 Goats of Football as Inter Miami and Al Nassr are set to take?on?each?other | Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

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The Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr are looking to sign <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.">Tottenham</a> Defender Emerson Royal. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Pro_League">Saudi Pro League</a> has been tremendous in bringing European-based talent into the Middle East. SPL started the trend of signing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo">Christiano Ronaldo</a> back in 2023 in the January transfer window after Premier League giants Manchester United released the legend.?



The Brazilian was also approached by the Saudi club to play alongside Ronaldo in the SPL for a whooping ?20 million offer. The 25-year-old joined the Spurs from Barcelona during the Summer transfer window 2021. Emerson could not hold a great impact at the Camp and he moved to England joining Tottenham Hotspur. He is an important player for them.?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tottenham rejected Al Nassr?s offer for the 25-year-old?s services</h2>



The Saudi club has reportedly put forward a ?20 million deal for the Brazilian international. Emerson, who has been an important player for the Spurs due to his versatility playing at any position in the back, made them reject the offer. The 25-year-old has made 72 appearances scoring on 4 occasions for the North London club.&nbsp;



Emerson also featured in the Barcelona camp. Al Nassr who are trying to bolster their squad for the upcoming season have been looking into this defender. Emerson Royal has been a top target due to his defensive skills and is open to playing in any position at the back. But their offer was turned down since Spurs are looking for a good future and are determined to keep him.&nbsp;



Tottenham have worked well in the transfer window this season and have been looking for a few more transfers. The North London club has faced issues with injury this season and is looking to keep options. Emerson has been an integral part of the side in recent years and has shown consistency in his play.?



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Al Nassr looking to sign Tottenham Defender Emerson Royal

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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Nassr_FC">Al Nassr</a> is one of the most popular sides in Saudi Arabia?s football league. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Pro_League">The Saudi Pro League</a> has been in the context of becoming a bigger football sensation considering the amount of money they have invested in the recent couple of years. In the previous year, Al Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club, secured the services of Cristiano Ronaldo through a contract exceeding $200 million annually.



Al Nassr stands as one of Saudi Arabia's highly accomplished football clubs, boasting an impressive collection of 28 official trophies. Domestically, the club has clinched eighteen Pro League championships, six King Cups, three Crown Prince's Cups, three Federation Cups, and two Super Cups. On the international stage, Al Nassr achieved a remarkable feat in 1998 by securing both the Asian Cup Winners' Cup and the Asian Super Cup, achieving a historic Asian double. Furthermore, the club added to its international accolades by winning the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. Al Nassr's success extends to the Gulf region with two GCC Club Cup titles in their triumph-laden history.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AL NASSR 2024: SCHEDULE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Competition</td><td>Time</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, Feb 1</td><td>Al Nassr vs Inter Miami CF</td><td>Club Friendly</td><td>23:30</td></tr><tr><td>Friday, Feb 9</td><td>Al Hilal vs Al Nassr</td><td>Club Friendly</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday, Feb 14</td><td>Al Fayha vs Al Nassr</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>23:30</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, Feb 17</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Fateh</td><td>Saudi League</td><td>22:30</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday, Feb 21</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Fayha</td><td>AFC Champions League</td><td>23:30</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday, Feb 25</td><td>Al Shabab vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>22:30</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, Feb 29</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Hazem</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>22:30</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, Mar 07</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Raed</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>22:30</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday, Mar 16</td><td>Al Ahli vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>00:30</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, Apr 4</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Tai</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, Apr 11</td><td>Abha vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 18</td><td>Damac vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 25</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Fayha</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, May 2</td><td>Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Monday, May 6</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Wehda</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, May 9</td><td>Al Okhdood vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, May 16</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Hilal</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, May 23</td><td>Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr><tr><td>Monday, May 27</td><td>Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad</td><td>Saudi Pro</td><td>TBD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AL NASSR 2024: SQUAD</h2>



 David Ospina, Waleed Ali, Raghid Al-Najjar, Mohammed Al Otaibi, Nawaf Alaqidi, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Muhammad Sahlouli, Abdulaziz Saud Al Aliwa, Marcelo Brozovic, Anderson Talisca, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Man?, Khalid Al-Ghannam, Mohammed Maran, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Meshari Al Nemer, Fahad Al Taleb, Abdullah Madu, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Nawaf Boushal, Alex Telles, Mohammed Qassem Al-Nakhli, Aymeric Laporte, Abdulaziz Al Faraj, Waleed Bin Hibah, Marzouq Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Seko Fofana, Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem, Sami Al-Najei, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Ali Al-Hassan, Aiman Yahya, Ot?vio.







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AL NASSR 2024: BEST STARTING LINEUP</h2>



Marcelo Brozovic, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Alex Telles, Aymeric Laporte, Nawaf Alaqidi, Otavio, Talisca.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AL NASSR 2024: TOP 5 PLAYERS</h2>



<ul>
<li>Cristiano Ronaldo</li>



<li>Sadio Mane</li>



<li>Aymeric Laporte</li>



<li>Marcelo Brozovic</li>



<li>Otavio</li>
</ul>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AL NASSR 2024: LIVE STREAMING</h2>



Al Nassr fans worldwide can catch the thrilling moments of their favorite football team's matches through various streaming platforms based on their respective locations. In the United States, Fox Sports 2, Shahid, and Paramount+ serve as go-to destinations for fans to tune into the action. For fans in India, Sony Sports Network offers an immersive streaming experience, ensuring that they don't miss a single goal or exciting play. Meanwhile, in Italy, SportItalia stands as the preferred platform for streaming Al Nassr matches. 



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Al Nassr 2024 Schedule, Squad, Top 5 players, Live Streaming and more

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Just three months are left for the start of The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) and many teams are still searching for their new captains. Three time runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is one of them and they had taken the big call of releasing their skipper Faf Du Plessis ahead of the Mega-Auction. 
They didn't even buy him in the auction and this means that they are in search of a new captain. A captain who can potentially help them win their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, a new update has come out regarding the next captain of the franchise. According to some news reports, hard hitting Indian batter Rajat Patidar is likely to become the next skipper of the Bengaluru based team. Before this update, some rumours were suggesting that the RCB team management want Virat Kohli to lead the team again but the franchise has not given any official update yet regarding the same. 
<h2>Patidar was captaining this team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament</h2>
Rajat Patidar was recently seen leading the team of Madhya Pradesh (MP) in India's Domestic T20 league, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He led his team in a fantastic way and helped them reach the final of the tournament. However, he wasn't able to help MP lift the trophy. 
In the previous edition of the SMAT, the 31-year-old performed in a brilliant manner with the bat, scoring three quickfire fifties. He's in good form at present and he will be expected to once again show his aggressive batting nature in the IPL and possibly help RCB lift their maiden IPL Trophy. 
Ahead of the Mega-Auction, a lot of websites were claiming that Kohli will be seen donning the captain's hat once again for Bengaluru but since no action has been taken by the franchise, a new rumour is being spread that Patidar will become the new skipper of the franchise. It will be interesting to see who ends up becoming the next captain of the three-time runner's up in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
<h2>IPL 2025: Full player list of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) </h2>
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<tr>
<th style="width: 36.4384%;">Player Name</th>
<th style="width: 40.5479%;">Role</th>
<th style="width: 23.0137%;">Price</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rajat Patidar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Yash Dayal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Liam Livingstone</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹8.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Phil Salt</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jitesh Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹11 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹12.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Rasikh Dar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹6 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Suyash Sharma</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Krunal Pandya</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹5.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹10.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swapnil Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹50 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Tim David</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹3 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Romario Shepherd</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Nuwan Thushara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Manoj Bhandage</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Jacob Bethell</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Devdutt Padikkal</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹2 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Swastik Chhikara</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Batsman</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Lungi Ngidi</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹1 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%;">Abhinandan Singh</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%;">Bowler</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%;">₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 36.4384%; text-align: left;">Mohit Rathee</td>
<td style="width: 40.5479%; text-align: left;">All-Rounder</td>
<td style="width: 23.0137%; text-align: left;">₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have still not announced their new skipper yet for IPL 2025 and as the tournament approaches closer and closer, the franchise will have to act on a quick note

IPL: This player might become the new captain of RCB, was seen captaining in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

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After the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the focus of the cricket world will shift to the ICC Champions Trophy. India had a horrible last few months, where they lost a home series to New Zealand and now lost the BGT trophy as well.
Hence, India can erase all the bad memories by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But most of the Indian players are not in good form, which will be a big headache for the management. That can be one reason that we might see some surprise pick in the Indian squad.
India's premier ODI tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, is underway, where some brilliant performances have been recorded until now. Hence, we might see some inclusions on the basis of that form. Below, we will talk about three potential names that can make it into the Indian squad after doing well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
<h2>Three players who can join the ICC Champions Trophy squad on their good performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25</h2>
3. Varun Chakravarthy
India will play their matches in Dubai, where spinners do pretty well. Kuldeep Yadav is not completely fit, and India will need some mystery in their spin. That's where they can add Varun Chakravarthy. The 33-year-old recently made his comeback in T20Is after doing well in the IPL.
Since his return, he has taken 17 wickets in seven T20Is. Even in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, he is doing pretty well. Varun has taken 13 wickets in five games at an economy rate of 4.05. Hence, if India don't have the option of Kuldeep, they can look for Varun with his mystery spin.
2. Arshdeep Singh
There is news that India might add Arshdeep Singh to the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The left-arm pacer is India's premier bowler in the T20I format but has played only 8 ODIs since his debut in November 22. But he has been performing pretty well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
Arshdeep has taken more wickets in the tournament so far. He has 17 wickets in just six games with two four-wicket hauls and one fifer. He can swing the ball and also bowl in the final overs. There is already concern over the availability of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. That's why Arshdeep can be a perfect guy for the team.
1. Abhishek Sharma
The Punjab opener Abhishek Sharma has been on fire in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The left-handed opener, who is part of India's T20I setup, is known for his aggressive skills and has capitalized on them in the ongoing tournament.
He has scored 448 runs in seven innings at an average of 64 and an incredible strike rate of 130.99. He is also a pretty handy spinner and can be useful in the UAE. India can look at him as a possible backup opener and add him into the squad.
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India will play their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20 against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

3 Surprise players who can be picked for India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad after doing well in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is one of the trending topics in Indian cricket. The speedster experienced back spasms during the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
After bowling just 10 overs in the first innings in Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field and underwent scans. He didn't take the field again as India was without their captain in the last innings of the match. This no doubt cost India but also sent a sense of scare among the Indian fans. 
Jasprit Bumrah didn't look in great shape either, and now his fitness has raised massive concerns over his availability for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because there is no clarity over the seriousness of the injury that the premier fast bowler has faced in his back during the match. 
As per the reports in Sports Tak, it is learned that Jasprit Bumrah will be consulting a personal doctor as well along with the BCCI medical team. The fast bowler will be having a chat with the doctor in New Zealand who operated on him during the back surgery he faced in 2022. 
It is learned once Jasprit Bumrah meets that doctor, there will be a lot of clarity over his injury. It will be the doctor only who will be deciding what the fast bowler has to do to return to action. This raises a lot of concern over his fitness, especially with big events like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah is all set to be rested for the three-match ODI series against England.</h2>
Bumrah is all set to be rested for the three-match ODI series against England. This is because BCCI wanted the fast bowler to be fit and be at 100% for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If the pacer remains unfit for the tournament, it will turn out to be a big blow for the team. 
The pain in the back for Jasprit Bumrah arises due to his workload in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler bowled 151 overs in the five games and picked 32 wickets. He gave his best for the side but ended up on the wrong side of the result. However, more than that his fitness was the main concern. 
Bumrah is very unlikely to play any T20I game this year, meaning that he won't be part of the T20I series against England. Another section of the reports added that he might play one ODI against Three Lions to get into the rhythm for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is one of the trending topics in Indian cricket

Massive injury for Jasprit Bumrah? Fast bowler to consult the personal doctor in New Zealand

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India spinner Varun Chakravarthy is in contention to be picked in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the BCCI has asked the selectors to keep an eye on the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner. 
Varun Chakravarthy has impressed the selectors and the BCCI with the way he made his comeback in the Indian setup after the IPL 2024. The mystery spinner set the stage on fire with the ball in the T20Is against Bangladesh as well as South Africa. 
In both series, Varun Chakravarthy turned out to be the game-changer for India. The mystery spinner helped India win both the series and was the key performer for the team. He was applauded a lot by fans and pundits for the way he made a comeback to India. 
The BCCI reportedly has told one of the selectors to watch the fitness, moments and progress of Varun Chakravarthy, who is playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The India spinner has been shining with the ball in the domestic tournament, making his case strong for the team. 
Varun Chakravarthy is making strong performances for Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The spinner has taken 13 wickets at an average of 13.62 in the tournament so far, and with the way he is going strong, he surely would've taken the interest of selectors. 
<h2>The Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be announced next week</h2>
The Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be announced next week. Before the tournament, India will be taking on England in the three-match ODI series. There are chances that Varun might be picked for that series. 
The mystery spinner is yet to make his debut for India in the ODIs. But with the kind of form he is going through, there are high chances that he might be picked in the England series and might even play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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India spinner Varun Chakravarthy is in contention to be picked in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI orders selectors to keep an eye on this KKR spinner for CT

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Jasprit Bumrah has become the biggest match-winner for Team India across all three formats. He has been at the peak of his skills, and he has taken the graph of his performance to a whole new level. After winning the Man of the Tournament award in India's successful campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024, he recently ended as the top wicket-taker for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Bumrah ended with a record 32 wickets in five tests at an exceptional average of 13.06. But his performance went in vain as Australia won the series 3-1, and Australia regained the BGT trophy. Bumrah sustained a back spasm and didn't bowl in the second innings. That has raised concern in the Indian camp. There is no official update on his injury, and India might look to give them a proper rest.
But the biggest question is on his availability in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The upcoming event will start in five weeks time on February 19, and Jasprit Bumrah will be India's key man. India can't afford to miss him. But with his career on the line, India won't take a risk to hurry him. So, who will be the bowlers who can replace him for India, if he gets ruled out?
<h2>Three bowlers whom India can pick as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement if he gets ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
1. Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has become India's go-to bowler in the T20I format, and he took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. He played a crucial role along with Bumrah in India's triumph. But since his ODI debut in November 2022, he has played only 8 ODIs. But with the way he is going, India will certainly want to cash in on his form and bring the freshness of his left-arm swing to the table for the coming event.
2. Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna is another good option to have. He played in the fifth and final test at the SCG and took six wickets in the match. He has good pace, and his tall figure helps him to get bounce from the surface. India will play their matches in Dubai, where you want a bowler like him that can bounce the batter out. Krishna has an incredible ODI record as well. He has played 17 matches and taken 29 wickets at an average of 25.28. He can also be a good replacement for Jasprit Bumrah.
3. Mayank Yadav
India have three group matches, and then there are two more if they qualify for the finals. That means there can be a maximum of five games with proper rest in between the games. That is where India can unleash the raw pace of Mayank Yadav. The 22-year-old superstar made his name in the IPL 2025 for his sheer pace, which earned him his T20I debut. He has four wickets in three T20Is for India. Though he has not played an ODI game for India, he can be a great asset for the side. He can add his extra pace to the bowling unit of India, which will add new dimensions to the Indian attack.
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Jasprit Bumrah didn't bowl in the final innings of the fifth test at SCG due to a back spasm. He is likely to miss the England series as well.