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Aakash Chopra questions Mohammed Siraj's exclusion from Champions Trophy squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:43 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Aakash Chopra questions Mohammed Siraj's exclusion from Champions Trophy squad

Summary

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized the decision to exclude Mohammed Siraj from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad. He argues that Siraj has demonstrated his capability across multiple formats and questioned the premature labeling of the fast bowler as a one-format player early in his career. Chopra emphasized that Siraj's performances in franchise cricket should have kept him in contention for white-ball matches. Siraj has also been rested for India's ODI series against Afghanistan, with Prasidh Krishna taking his place.

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Key Details

•Siraj omitted from India's 2025 Champions Trophy squad
•Chopra believes Siraj is capable in all formats
•Siraj showed strong performance in franchise cricket
•He was recently rested for ODI series against Afghanistan
•Prasidh Krishna named as Siraj's replacement for the series

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4:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'We made him a one-format player': Ex-India cricketer questions major selection call

What they're saying

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Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Siraj was prematurely labelled a one-format player. Chopra argues Siraj has consistently proven his mettle across all formats, particularly in white-ball cricket, despite facing periods of being out of favour. He questioned decisions regarding Siraj's white-ball selections, especially his omission from the Champions Trophy squad.
— Yahoo Sports

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