IND coach remains silent on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness as Champions Trophy squad deadline looms: 'That's something to discuss...'

As the Champions Trophy approaches, the buzz surrounding BCCI medical team and Bumrah's fitness is growing more intense. With the event scheduled to kick off on February 19 in Dubai and Pakistan, there are rampant speculations about whether they will recover in time for the high-profile tournament.

When asked about Bumrah’s injury status ahead of the second ODI against England, batting coach Kotak admitted he was unaware of the scan results.

"That’s something the physio would know," Kotak said in the press conference.

Meanwhile, the batting coach expressed confidence about their preparation, however he didn't share any information on the team combination.

"The entire team looks solid. Whether there is any experiment, new players will come to the XI or some senior players will be left out. It's the head coach and captain who will discuss and they will decide. So, I don't think I can make any comment on that."

‘Selection decision lies with the head coach and captain’

Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami recently returned to action and looked in decent touch, which is a good sign for Team India as Kotak also reassured that the pacer is "completely fit". Shami returned to International cricket in the preceding T20I series after a 14-month injury layoff. He played in domestic cricket to prove his fitness and then got a call-up for the England series. He is expected to lead the Indian pace attack if Bumrah fails to get fit in time.

India went ahead with Shami and Harshit Rana as the two frontline pacers in the first ODI against England as Arshdeep Singh, who was picked from the Champions Trophy squad, warmed the bench, which raised several eyebrows.

Asked whether Arshdeep might get a chance, he once again kept mum and repeated, "That decision lies with the head coach and captain."

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