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
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.
- •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
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'We made him a one-format player': Ex-India cricketer questions major selection call
"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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- IPL•Jun 19, 2026, 3:06 PM'Virat Kohli will play for at least three-four more years': RCB CEO Rajesh Menon
- IPL•Jun 19, 2026, 2:13 PM'Normal won't work': How Hardik Pandya inspired Shivang Kumar to reinvent himself
- IPL•Jun 19, 2026, 8:46 AMGurnoor Brar credits India 'A' pathway and Mohammed Siraj for international success
- ICC T20 World Cup•Jun 19, 2026, 6:29 AMInside Virat Kohli’s injury rehab: How the India star is fast-tracking his return before England ODIs
- Cricket•Jun 19, 2026, 4:43 AMHeartbreak for India: Shreyanka Patil ruled out of T20 World Cup; uncapped RCB star named replacement
- IPL•Jun 18, 2026, 6:35 PM'You'll be criticised for captaincy as well': Gavaskar's candid verdict on Shubman Gill
