The Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 in the end it came out with some famous in the team like Yashasvi Jaiswalafter calling his maiden to the Indian team in the ODI format, Arshdeep Singh again selected for India in white ball cricket, and Kuldeep Yadav those in the squads after withdrawing from the team due to a chest injury.
However, while there are many amazing inclusions, several players have not been given a place in this group. The most famous among such players is the star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj who has been dropped from the Indian team after India's test series defeat Australia.
In light of Siraj's exclusion from the team, there are two reasons why the Indian pacer will be dropped from the Indian squad for Champions Trophy 2025.
Reasons why Mohammed Siraj was dropped from Indian team for Champions Trophy 2025
The biggest criticism of Siraj was his inability to use his bowling skills in the ODI format. His recent history serves to reinforce this concern. For example, in the series, Siraj bowled 157.1 overs, second only to an Australian captain. Pat Cummins, who bowled 167 overs. However, despite his impressive career, Siraj conceded 623 runs, the highest of the five wicket-takers in the series. While the 30-year-old took 20 wickets, his inability to control his pace proved to be the team's undoing, especially in the Test matches in Melbourne and Sydney.
Indian leader Rohit Sharma pointed out Siraj's poor performance in the press conference that announced the Indian team for the Champions Trophy 2025. Siraj was the talk of the town as the media kept asking why Siraj was not included in the Indian team.
“Mohammad Siraj is not useful and his skill decreases as the ball grows,” Rohit said when asked about Siraj, citing poor performance as the main reason why Siraj was dropped from the Indian team.
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- Strong changes in the Indian team:
Another major reason why Siraj was dropped from the Indian team was the selection of several players who have been selected for the ODI format. Arshdeep Singh, who has been playing the best in white ball cricket, has earned a place in the team. Additionally, the Indian team management has decided to strengthen the spin department with the addition of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. This smart decision has resulted in only three players in the squad. Also, Hardik Pandya He is expected to have a prominent role as an all-rounder, and the team can use him in a necessary change, especially if the pitch is good for pace bowling.