Mohammed Shami is nearing a return to India’s ODI squad after recovering from ankle injuries. Expected to play against England, his inclusion in the Champions Trophy lineup looks promising, while his T20I comeback remains uncertain.

Will BCCI delay squad announcement? Will Jasprit Bumrah make into the Champions Trophy team? Will Mohammed Shami make a cut? All answers here

The BCCI is reportedly seeking an extension for the announcement of India's Champions Trophy squad, with Mohammed Shami set for a potential return to the national team.

BCCI has decided to request an extension from the ICC to announce India's squad for the Champions Trophy, which was supposed to be revealed by January 12.

BCCI will announce the provisional 15-member squad along with three traveling reserves for the elite ICC ODI tournament.

Although the ICC set January 12 as the deadline for teams participating in the Champions Trophy to announce their provisional squads, the BCCI is expected to make its announcement a week later.

Since his stellar performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Indian squad. What are his chances to join the team for the Champions Trophy?

Despite poor run with bat Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be forming the core of Indian batting. There is also concerns over the availability of pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.