Why was Mohd Siraj dropped? Captain Rohit Sharma explains
Team India announced its squad for the ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England, excluding right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj despite his recent regular appearances. Captain Rohit Sharma cited the need for bowlers effective across all phases, prioritising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh. Uncertainty remains over Bumrah's fitness, with Harshit Rana temporarily replacing him.