Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan emphasises the significant impact of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to a back injury. While expressing confidence in India’s prospects, Dhawan highlights Harshit Rana's potential and praises the strong form of the Indian batting lineup, featuring players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill.
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