Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon will not participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. While Menon has cited personal reasons behind his refusal, Srinath had requested ICC for leave. The tournament to be held in Pakistan and Dubai will run from February 19 to March 9.
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