India dropped Arshdeep Singh and picked Harshit Rana in their XI for their first match in Dubai on Thursday. Mohammed Shami returned to the XI along with Ravindra Jadeja.

After Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first in India's first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy campaign at the Dubai International Stadium, the Men in Blue made a surprise selection call as Arshdeep Singh was not part of the playing XI.

Pacer Arshdeep Singh's omission from Team India's Playing XI against Bangladesh caused outrage among the fans.

The Indian cricket team is facing off against Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India and Bangladesh are facing each other in the second match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. India have won the toss and opted to bowl first even as they have fielded three spinners in their playing XI.

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener

Fresh pitches will be used in this ICC tournament and pacers are expected to get some assistance early on with spinners getting help from the wicket as the match progresses. The surface could allow a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are vying for a spot in India's fast bowling lineup for the Champions Trophy. While Rana has shown promise, Singh's experience and skill in swinging the ball put him ahead.