But on the day that squads had to be confirmed, India have confirmed that Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in their party, with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy also earning inclusion at the expense of opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India open their tournament against Bangladesh on 20 February before facing Pakistan and New Zealand in Group A. Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa make up the other group at the eight-team tournament.
India cricket have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Champions Trophy with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out with a lower back issue.
Spearhead Bumrah had been set to lead the attack after starring at the T20 World Cup last year as India claimed an elusive global white-ball trophy.
India will play all of their fixtures during the Champions Trophy in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan, which will host the rest of the tournament.
