India's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy has been marred by limited ODI matches and the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to back injury. Despite this challenge, players like Harshit Rana and a solid batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill offer optimism for the tournament.
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