Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar Slammed Over Mohammed Siraj's Champions Trophy Omission: "Feel For DSP"

Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Shami are the three front line pacers while youngster Harshit Rana will feature in the first two ODIs against England.

Pacer Mohammed Siraj's exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad has raised a few eyebrows. On Saturday, the BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, as well as the mega event. Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Shami are the three front line pacers while youngster Harshit Rana will feature in the first two ODIs against England. Bumrah's fitness situation is unclear with the BCCI set to provide a clarity on the same in early February.

Former India batter Aakash Chopra was baffled with Siraj's omission, and labelled Harshit's inclusion against England as surprising.

"No one knows about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness. No one knows about Mohammed Shami's fitness. Maybe he is fit, but no one knows how his form is going to be. Arshdeep has been named in the squad, and there is no place for Mohammed Siraj. He hasn't done so much wrong that he is not even featured in the squad. I feel for DSP. Siraj, I am feeling for you. Siraj could have been picked. There could have been one lesser spinner. Harshit Rana is also ahead in the ODI queue ahead of Siraj, which is very surprising," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

Chopra also spoke on India's composition in the Champions Trophy, highlighting that the inclusion of just three front line pacers is a clear indication that the Rohit Sharma-led side will line-up with three spinners and two quicks.