Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's provisional 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav is also set to return after picking up a groin issue in October.

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

Such performances highlight why his fitness is crucial for India’s campaign in the Champions Trophy, where they will face formidable opponents in Pakistan and the UAE.

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing stalwarts, has reportedly encountered a significant setback ahead of his potential return to domestic cricket. According to a report, the 36-year-old batter has sustained a neck sprain, which required him to take an injection for relief.

Former India captain Virat Kohli was recently featured in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he scored 190 runs in five Test matches.