The three-member selection committee will be fretting on India’s bowling combination for the upcoming Champions Trophy with a clear toss-up for the fourth pacer’s slot between Ashish Nehra and Mohammed Shami, according PTI. The cut-off date set by ICC for announcing the 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy is April 25.
Death-overs specialist Jasprit Bumrah, swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar and speed merchant Umesh Yadav are certainties in the squad of 15 subject to fitness. So is Hardik Pandya, who will be there as the pace bowling all-rounder.
According to top BCCI officials, skipper Virat Kohli wants Nehra to be a part of the bowling attack. His vast knowledge is a big help for the younger pacers, not to forget his brilliant match-reading ability. In fact, Nehra played Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi and he remains a serious contender to be picked for the 50-over event.
