- Only 4 days are left for the start of Champions Trophy 2025. But just before that, the team has suffered a major setback. After Jasprit Bumrah, now this dreaded player has been injured and is out of the tournament…
Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start on 19 February, only 5 days are left. Teams have started reaching Pakistan for this mega tournament. The Afghanistan team has reached Pakistan. New Zealand and South Africa teams are already playing a triangular series. India will also fly to Dubai in the coming 1 to 2 days. But, before that disappointing news comes out. After Jasprit Bumrah, this player has been injured and is out of the entire Champions Trophy 2025. This matter has come to light now when the headlines of team announcement and change are over.
The team suffered a big setback before Champions Trophy 2025
Before the Champions Trophy 2025, the series of injured players is not stopping. 5 players including Australian captain Pat Cummins were ruled out. Team India suffered a big setback in the form of Jaspreet Bumrah. Now the New Zealand cricket team has been affected by the evil eye. Let us tell you that New Zealand’s fast bowler Ben Sears, who is playing a triangular series in Pakistan, was ruled out of the entire tournament due to hamstring. The New Zealand Cricket Board has selected 30-year-old Jacob Duffy as a replacement player in his place.
Such has been the international career of Jacob Duffy
After Ben Sears was ruled out, Jacob Duffy’s luck suddenly shone. He has been selected in New Zealand’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Talking about Jacob Duffy’s international career, he played 1 Test match as a debut against Australia last year. In which he took 5 wickets. While he has played 2 ODI matches. In which he could not take any wicket. Apart from this, he represented the New Zealand cricket team in 17 T20 matches. He was successful in hunting 19 batsmen.
Rachin Ravindra might also be out!
During the triangular series, opener Indian-origin player Rachin Ravindra was injured. He was not able to judge the ball properly due to poor light in the match played against Pakistan. Due to this, the ball hit him directly on the forehead. During this, he was bleeding. He suffered serious injuries, after which there was still suspense over his playing in the Champions Trophy 2025. But, he is part of the squad and is ready to play in this tournament.