<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>5 December 1997, Rajasthan, India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Bowler</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Left-arm&nbsp;fast-medium</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team">India National Cricket Team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>, Rajasthan cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>Khaleel Ahmed</strong></p>



<p>Khaleel Ahmed is an Indian?cricket player. Ahmed made his debut for the?national team?in September 2018. In January 2018, Khaleel Ahmed was bought by the?Sunrisers Hyderabad?in the?2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes (IPL) auction.</p>



<p>More know about Khaleel Ahmed on <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2018_Indian_Premier_League_personnel_changes">Wikipedia</a></em></p>

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<p>Indian fast-bowling is a lesser-known prospect. When we speak about fast bowlers, we often speak about Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi, etc. But not so often, Indians are mentioned in the list. Indian left-arm fast bowlers are too good as well. The performances of Indian left-arm pacers are often overshadowed by the right-arm pacers and spinners. Here is a look at the top 5 Indian left-arm pacers:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Irfan Pathan</h2>



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<p>Pathan was not much active in the past decade. Pathan was an integral part of the senior Indian Cricket Team that won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Irfan Pathan?s abilities with the ball were never a question. It is safe to say that his career was marred by Indian Cricketing Politics. His hard-hitting abilities with the bat made him the dynamic pace-bowling all-rounder that India required. Irfan Pathan was a player of class and was made for the grand stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Jaydev Unadkat</h2>



<p>Jaydev Unadkat has been piling on the performances in the domestic seasons, year after year. Unadkat however, was never awarded a longer run in the Indian Cricket Team. He did feature in a series or two against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe but these are low-card teams. Jaydev Unadkat certainly made a lot of money from the IPL but. Unadkat is still expecting a national team call-up in the shortest format of the game. He truly deserves the same but the selectors have sidelined him.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Khaleel Ahmed</h2>



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<p>Khaleel Ahmed was the front runner in getting picked for the World Cup 2019 held in England. But injuries marred his chances. Ahmed was India?s go-to pacer in the Asia Cup held in UAE in 2018. Khaleel can bring the ball into the right-hander. He also works on hitting the batsmen on their pads.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Ashish Nehra</h2>



<p>Ashish Nehra was an integral part of the Indian T20I team till 2016. He played his last game at Delhi in 2017 against the New Zealand Team. Ashish Nehra was India?s top performer till the early 2010s. His performance in the semifinal against Pakistan in the 2011 ODI World Cup cannot be forgotten.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Zaheer Khan</h2>



<p>Zaheer Khan has to be on top of the list. He was active in the Indian cricketing circuit as a player till 2017. He even captained the Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2017 before announcing retirement. Since then, Zak has been an integral part of the management of Mumbai Indians. Zaheer?s match-turning spell in the thriller against England in the 2011 ODI World Cup is cherished to this date.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Top 5 Indian Left Arm Pacers in the Last Decade 2010-2020.

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<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-5-player-selections-and-drops-that-have-raised-controversies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-5-player-selections-and-drops-that-have-raised-controversies/">IND vs SL</a>: The squad for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka was announced on Thursday by the Indian Selection Committee. Rohit Sharma will be leading the ODI squad, while <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">Suryakumar Yadav</a> is the new T20I captain. Shubman Gill is the vice captain for both sides. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are back for the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-odi-rankings-batting-bowling-and-allrounders-rankings-latest-updated-check-full-updated-odi-standings-on-july-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-odi-rankings-batting-bowling-and-allrounders-rankings-latest-updated-check-full-updated-odi-standings-on-july-2024/">ODI series</a>.</p>



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<p>There were a few unlucky players who were dropped from the tour: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mukesh Kumar. Meanwhile, there were some new faces for the IND vs SL. Both squads have 15 players each, but not everyone will get a chance to play. Hence, we will talk about three players who might not get a single match on the coming <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/">IND vs SL tour.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SL: Three Players who might not get a chance to play a single match on the Sri Lanka tour</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Harshit Rana</h3>



<p>The Delhi-born pacer Harshit Rana has received his maiden ODI call for India. He was part of the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe but didn't play, and now he is selected for the IND vs SL ODI series. India already have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and then three spinners, and if Khaleel Ahmed is a backup pacer, we might not see Harshit playing a game in an ODI series. There are only three ODIs on the tour, and he might not get a game.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Khaleel Ahmed</h3>



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<p>The left-arm pacer made his comeback for India in the recently concluded Zimbabwe series. But he couldn't deliver it with the ball. But despite that, India have picked him for both the ODI and T20 series. However, with the pitches in Sri Lanka being helpful for the spinners, India might go with the bowling attack of Arshdeep, Siraj, and Hardik in T20Is. That's where it will be hard for Khaleel Ahmed to make it into the playing XI with only a limited matches to play.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag">Riyan Parag</a></h3>



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<p>The star all-rounder had a brilliant IPL 2024 with Rajasthan Royals, but he couldn't do well in his debut series. He had a pretty average start to his international career, but despite that, India have retained him and also picked him for the IND vs SL ODIs. But it will be difficult for him to get a game as India already have a packed middle order. In ODIs, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are there, while in T20Is, Suryakumar, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">Hardik</a>, Rinku, and Dube are there. That's where he might not get a game on this tour.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">3 Reasons why Hardik Pandya is a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav to be T20I captain</a></strong></p>

IND vs SL: 3 Players who might not play a single game on Sri Lanka tour

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<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> India?s tour of Sri Lanka has been an exciting contest, as India has already sealed the series and proved that they are the reigning World Champions. India is playing under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and recently appointed Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav. <br> <br>The first two T20Is have gone in favor of the Indian side, which saw its greats retiring after their World Cup triumph. Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Riyan Parag, and Ravi Bishnoi have been India?s star players in the series, and now Gambhir might favor his benched players to test the caliber of his bench. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>3 Experimental Changes Gambhir might Look to Make in the 3rd T20I</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#shivam-dube">Shivam Dube</a></li><li class=""><a href="#khaleel-ahmed">Khaleel Ahmed</a></li><li class=""><a href="#washington-sundar">Washington Sundar</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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<p>India might include the likes of World Cup campaigner Shivam Dube and rest Hardik Pandya for the last T20I. This move would be made to give Dube some game time ahead of the ODI series. This would also test Dube?s bowling prowess and relieve Pandya of extra stress as he has had a long season since the IPL. <br> <br>Shivam Dube might hence be brought in place of the terrific Pandya, who won the match for India with the bat after picking two wickets early on. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivam_Dube">Shivam Dube</a>. The big left-handed all-rounder is a clean hitter of the cricket ball, while his bowling skills will be tested highly if he is called in for India. </p>



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<p>Khaleel, the lanky left-arm pacer from Delhi Capitals, was picked for the Indian side even as a World Cup reserve in the United States after his stunning show for the Capitals in IPL 2024. Known for his ability to swing the ball on both sides and landing variations, which often take the batters by surprise, he can be seen replacing Arshdeep Singh. <br> <br>Gambhir, who might not be very impressed with Siraj?s antics in the game, might look to feature Khaleel in place of him as well. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="washington-sundar">Washington Sundar</h3>



<p>Washington Sundar has been part of the part of the Indian team since long, as he has also picked 50 wickets in the shortest format. If Sanju Samson is given the role with the gloves, then even Pant can be dropped for the game, as Sundar might replace him with India coming to play alongside three spinners. <br> <br>Sundar, who was the Player of the Series in the Zimbabwe tour, can also replace the likes of World Cup winner Axar Patel or be the substitute option in place of Ravi Bishnoi, who has been a special bowler in the series so far.</p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-5-indian-players-who-will-be-crucial-to-look-at-in-the-sri-lanka-odis-for-indias-champions-trophy-selections/">IND vs SL: 5 Indian players who will be crucial to look at in the Sri Lanka ODIs for India?s Champions Trophy selections</a></p>

IND vs SL 3rd T20I: With the series sealed?3 experimental changes Gambhir would look to make in the Starting XI

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team successfully defeated England by a strong margin of 4-1 in the five-match T20 International series at home and now both teams are gearing up to take on each other in a three-match One Day International Series. This series is going to act as a preparatory ground for both teams ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>However, things are not looking good for the Rohit Sharma-led outfit as they have been handed a huge blow ahead of the ODI series versus the Three Lions as ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the entire series since he has failed to recover on time from the injury he suffered versus Australia in the Sydney Test-Match. </p>
<p>In his place, Varun Chakaravarthy has been drafted into the squad for the three-match series. Following the conclusion of this ODI series, the Men in Blue will go to Dubai in order to take part in the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy from the 20th of February. In such a situation, Bumrah's unavailability due to injury is a huge blow to the Rohit Sharma-led outfit's ambition of sweeping the ODI series versus England and lift the Champions Trophy for the first time since 2013.</p>
<p>If the 31-year-old pacer fails to recover on time, then he will surely miss the Champions Trophy and the question which arises here is that if the Mumbai Indians pacer is set to miss the Marquee ICC event of this year, then who will take his place in the team? Let us tell you that four players can be considered for the role of replacing him. We will be taking a look at those four players in this article. </p>
<h2><strong>4. Avesh Khan</strong></h2>
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<p>28-year-old Avesh Khan can be considered as an option to take the place of Jasprit Bumrah in the Champions Trophy. He is a tall fast bowler who knows how to bowl with good pace and he is known to hit the deck hard with his short-pitched deliveries. Avesh also took part in all of the three ODI matches versus South Africa in 2023 and his pace and bounce can create a lot of issues for opposition batters in Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>He has nine wickets to his name in eight One-Day Internationals and he ended that series as the 2nd highest wicket-taker behind Arshdeep Singh with six scalps to his name. </p>
<p>All in all, the skillset of the 28-year-old and his experience of bowling well versus top International players in the IPL make him a strong contender to replace Jasprit Bumrah in Team India's Champions Trophy squad.</p>
<h2><strong>3. Khaleel Ahmed</strong></h2>
<p>Left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed is another player who might be considered to take the place of Jasprit Bumrah in Team India's Champions Trophy squad. Yes, he might not be a popular choice but certainly, he can do the job if given the chance. </p>
<p>He was a part of the Indian Team as a reserve player for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. He was included in the team after performing in a brilliant manner with the ball for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024.</p>
<p>He helped them get early wickets in the powerplay overs and was also impressive in the death overs. The 27-year-old has always been considered by the Indian management for the limited-overs formats and he has taken part in 18 T20 International games and 11 One-Day International contests for the Men in Blue. </p>
<p>Talking about his stats in both formats, he has dismissed 16 batters in the shortest format of the game at an average of 35.13 and an okayish economy rate of 8.52. In terms of ODI's, the 27-year-old has 15 scalps to his name in 11 encounters at a decent average of 31 and a good economy rate of 5.81.</p>
<p>Khaleel is one of the few left-arm seamers to have been developed by the Indian coaching team to become the next big thing and if the 27-year-old finds a way to become a little more consistent and improve his economy rate, then there's no stopping him from replacing Bumrah in Champions Trophy.</p>
<h2><strong>2. Mukesh Kumar</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/mukesh-kumar-of-india-matt-short-of-australia-during-game-news-photo/1819250389?adppopup=true" title="Mukesh Kumar of India Matt Short of Australia during game five of the T20 International series between India and Australia at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Bangalore, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)"><strong><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202502/image_430x256_67a38f48c0d90.jpg" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></strong></a></p>
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<p>Right-arm fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, hailing from the Gopalganj town of Bihar, can be considered a genuine contender to fill the void left by Bumrah if he misses the Champions Trophy. </p>
<p>He has the ability to do wonders in the whiteball format. He knows how to catch the batters off guard with his swinging deliveries in the powerplay overs, he knows to outsmart the opposition batters with the old ball, and his accurate yorkers and slower deliveries have the potential to make the best batters stay quiet. </p>
<p>He played a key role in helping Team India win the home T20 International series versus Australia in 2023 and his impressive death bowling performance was appreciated by the duo of Marcus Stoinis and Tim David. </p>
<p>He has experience of playing in 50 first-class matches and apart from this, he has also participated in six One-Day International games. This bowler is slowly and gradually increasing his experience. </p>
<p>The 31-year-old has natural talent by his side and he is well known for executing inch-perfect slower yorker deliveries in the death overs. We have seen him play for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL. Taking all of these things into consideration, this player can genuinely be considered a strong contender to replace Bumrah</p>
<h2><strong>1. Mohammed Siraj</strong></h2>
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<p>DSP Siraj aka Mohammed Siraj from Hyderabad is rightfully considered the the main contender to replace Jasprit Bumrah in the Champions Trophy if he misses the tournament due to injury. </p>
<p>Siraj played a key role in helping Team India win the Asia Cup in 2023 and reach the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup but when he was omitted from the Champions Trophy squad, that decision shocked all the cricket fans and experts across the world. </p>
<p>The 30-year-old is one of Team India's most dependable pacers across all formats and when we talk about his numbers in ODI Cricket, we get to know that he had 71 scalps to his name in 44 matches. These stats are not normal and it just go on to show how good the 30-year-old is in One Day Cricket. </p>
<p>If Bumrah misses the mega ICC event of this year due to injury, then Siraj should definitely be called up to fill his big shoes in the team. The world is surely not ready for the comeback of a wounded Lion, Mohammed Siraj ;).</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/key-player-battles-to-watch-out-for-in-ind-vs-eng-1st-odi-ft-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma</a></p>

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Jasprit Bumrah has not recovered completely from the injury he suffered versus Australia in Sydney and this has created a lot of issues for Team India ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 as it's looking highly likely that they will be missing his services in the Mega ICC tournament of this year. We will be taking a look at 4 players who can be considered for filling the big shoes of Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has not recovered completely from the injury he suffered versus Australia in Sydney and this has created a lot of issues for Team India ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 as it's looking highly likely that they will be missing his services in the Mega ICC tournament of this year.  The clock is ticking and Team India will have to take a call quickly

4 players who can replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy team, Feat: Mohammed Siraj

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India are again in the finals of another ICC Tournament. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IND vs AUS: INDIA Beat AUSTRALIA in SEMIFINAL; Enters the FINAL of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best.

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

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With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head.

Rohit Sharma given strict orders on how to stop Travis Head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team.

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