{"id":23279,"date":"2025-01-08T12:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T06:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=23279"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T06:55:12","slug":"mohammed-siraj-rested-for-england-t20i-series-set-to-return-for-champions-trophy-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/mohammed-siraj-rested-for-england-t20i-series-set-to-return-for-champions-trophy-2025-23279\/","title":{"rendered":"Mohammed Siraj Rested for England T20I Series: Focus on Champions Trophy 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Siraj to Miss T20I Series Against England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s fast bowler <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/tag\/Mohammed-Siraj\/\">Mohammed Siraj<\/a> will not feature in the upcoming five-match <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/t20\/\">T20I<\/a> series against England. The team management has made this strategic decision to ensure Siraj remains fresh for the three-match ODI series and the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siraj has been in sensational form, especially during the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/border-gavaskar-trophy-bgt-schedule-squads-teams-captains-venues-live-broadcast-info-12447\/\">Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25<\/a><\/strong>, where he bowled over <strong>157 overs<\/strong>, claiming <strong>20 wickets<\/strong> and playing a crucial role in India&#8217;s success. Despite his workload, Siraj delivered consistent performances, making him an essential part of India&#8217;s pace attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ODI Comeback for Siraj<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Siraj will be rested for the T20Is, reports confirm that he will return to the squad for the ODI series against England. This series is seen as a critical preparatory phase for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team management&#8217;s decision to rest Siraj aims to manage his workload and maintain his physical fitness ahead of crucial fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cf2d2d1c\"><strong>Read Also:- <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/why-ravichandran-ashwin-retired-mid-series-during-border-gavaskar-trophy-23251\/\">Ravichandran Ashwin: Why He Retired Mid-Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Preparation for Champions Trophy 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/champions-trophy-2025-schedule-venue-host-teams-3441\/\">ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/a> is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments, and India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparation. The upcoming ODI series against England will serve as a final opportunity for players to secure their spots in the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Squad Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key updates regarding India\u2019s probable squad for the Champions Trophy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Player<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Role<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Status<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ipl\/yashasvi-jaiswal-ipl-2025-team-price-career-stats-records-13436\/\">Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/a><\/td><td>Backup Opener<\/td><td>Likely to be included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli<\/td><td>Middle-Order Batsman<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shreyas Iyer<\/td><td>Middle-Order Batsman<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KL Rahul \/ Rishabh Pant<\/td><td>Wicketkeeper-Batsman<\/td><td>Competing for a spot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ravindra Jadeja<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Spinner)<\/td><td>Expected to play a key role<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arshdeep Singh<\/td><td>Left-Arm Pacer<\/td><td>In contention after strong form<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington Sundar<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Spinner)<\/td><td>Likely to feature in the squad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Varun Chakravarthy<\/td><td>Mystery Spinner<\/td><td>Under observation by selectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nitish Kumar Reddy<\/td><td>Backup All-Rounder<\/td><td>Could travel as Hardik\u2019s cover<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Arshdeep Singh in the Spotlight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another exciting update is the inclusion of <strong>Arshdeep Singh<\/strong>. The left-arm pacer, who was India\u2019s leading wicket-taker in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/t20-world-cup\/\">T20 World Cup<\/a> 2024<\/strong>, has continued his impressive form in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/vijay-hazare-trophy-2024-25-schedule-squad-captains-venue-19023\/\">Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25<\/a><\/strong> and is a strong contender for a place in the <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/champions-trophy-india-squad-2025-4245\/\">Champions Trophy squad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spin Attack Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s spin attack will likely feature <strong>Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong>, <strong>Axar Patel<\/strong>, and <strong>Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong>, with <strong>Washington Sundar<\/strong> providing additional depth. The team management is also keeping an eye on <strong>Varun Chakravarthy<\/strong>, though his final inclusion remains uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to rest Mohammed Siraj is a strategic move aimed at preserving his fitness for the high-stakes matches ahead. His inclusion in the ODI series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be crucial for India&#8217;s chances of securing a title win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for further updates on India\u2019s squad announcements and preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siraj to Miss T20I Series Against England India\u2019s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will not feature in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England. The team management has made this strategic decision to ensure Siraj remains fresh for the three-match ODI series and the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 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The team management has made this strategic decision to ensure Siraj remains fresh for the three-match ODI series and the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 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