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Indian players who failed to make the cut in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 squad

India is all geared up to defend its championship title in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at England and Wales next month. Although the selectors decided to send a tried and tested all-round 15-member squad, there were few names who didn't make it to the team, despite having strong performances in the recently concluded IPL.
Gautam Gambhir: The KKR captain scored 498 runs , with a healthy average of 41.50 at 16 games in the recently concluded IPL 2017. His omission had certainly shocked the fans , as the selectors put their faith on the regular opening pair of Rohit Sharma an
Gautam Gambhir: The KKR captain scored 498 runs , with a healthy average of 41.50 at 16 games in the recently concluded IPL 2017. His omission had certainly shocked the fans , as the selectors put their faith on the regular opening pair of Rohit Sharma an
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Suresh Raina: Often touted as one among India's new age cricketers, Raina didn't also make it to the ICC Champions Trophy squad. The Gujarat Lions captain scored 442 runs in 14 games, with a strike rate of 139.09 in IPL 2017. (File photo | AP)
Suresh Raina: Often touted as one among India's new age cricketers, Raina didn't also make it to the ICC Champions Trophy squad. The Gujarat Lions captain scored 442 runs in 14 games, with a strike rate of 139.09 in IPL 2017. (File photo | AP)
Kulddep Yadav: The Chinaman, who made an impressive debut at the Dharamsala Test match against Aussies a few months ago, by claiming four wickets in the first innings, has also missed out in the final 15. He bagged 12 scalps in 12 games for KKR in IPL 10, with an economy of 8.29. (File photo | PTI)
Kulddep Yadav: The Chinaman, who made an impressive debut at the Dharamsala Test match against Aussies a few months ago, by claiming four wickets in the first innings, has also missed out in the final 15. He bagged 12 scalps in 12 games for KKR in IPL 10, with an economy of 8.29. (File photo | PTI)
Rishabh Pant: The 20-year-old wicket keeper batsman from Delhi, who quickly came into headlines after a superb Under 19 World Cup at Bangladesh last year, earned his India debut against England earlier this year in Bengaluru. Pant, who scored 366 runs in 14 matches for Delhi Daredevils this season, with an impressive strike rate of 165.61, was touted for the opening batsman slot in the Champions Trophy squad. (File photo | EPS)
Rishabh Pant: The 20-year-old wicket keeper batsman from Delhi, who quickly came into headlines after a superb Under 19 World Cup at Bangladesh last year, earned his India debut against England earlier this year in Bengaluru. Pant, who scored 366 runs in 14 matches for Delhi Daredevils this season, with an impressive strike rate of 165.61, was touted for the opening batsman slot in the Champions Trophy squad. (File photo | EPS)
Manish Pandey: The right-handed middle-order batsman from Karnataka, who, apart from being the first Indian centurion in IPL's history, has also been known for the match winning hundred against Aussies last year at Sydney, suddenly suffered a side-strain last week. He not only missed the IPL playoffs for KKR, but had to concede his place to Dinesh Karthik, in the 15-man Indian squad. He amassed 396 runs in 14 IPL games, with an average of 49.50. (File photo | PTI)
Manish Pandey: The right-handed middle-order batsman from Karnataka, who, apart from being the first Indian centurion in IPL's history, has also been known for the match winning hundred against Aussies last year at Sydney, suddenly suffered a side-strain last week. He not only missed the IPL playoffs for KKR, but had to concede his place to Dinesh Karthik, in the 15-man Indian squad. He amassed 396 runs in 14 IPL games, with an average of 49.50. (File photo | PTI)
Robin Uthappa: Despite being the utility cricketer who has batted in various positions at domestic and international level, failed to make it to the Champions Trophy squad. He could however, see his moment coming during the West Indies and Sri Lanka tours that follow the Champions Trophy in next few months. (File photo | PTI)
Robin Uthappa: Despite being the utility cricketer who has batted in various positions at domestic and international level, failed to make it to the Champions Trophy squad. He could however, see his moment coming during the West Indies and Sri Lanka tours that follow the Champions Trophy in next few months. (File photo | PTI)
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