Harshit Rana’s ODI debut hints at Jasprit Bumrah’s possible unavailability for the Champions Trophy, as suggested by Aakash Chopra. Rana’s inclusion over Siraj and the delay in Arshdeep Singh’s comeback raise concerns about India's pace attack. Chopra also questions the batting order, particularly Jaiswal's opening that moved Shubman Gill to No. 3.
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