India’s Squad Announcement for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and White-Ball Series Against England: Live Updates
The BCCI selectors are set to meet this week to announce India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan. India’s matches in this prestigious tournament are scheduled to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The eight-team ICC event is returning after an eight-year hiatus, with the final date for squad selection being January 12. Along with the Champions Trophy, the squad will also be chosen for the white-ball series against England, consisting of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul Almost Confirmed for Champions Trophy, but Concerns Over Bumrah and Kuldeep
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul are almost certain to be selected for the ICC Champions Trophy, which India last won in 2013 by defeating England in the final at Edgbaston. However, there are doubts surrounding the inclusion of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
Bumrah is currently dealing with a back spasm and is set to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) soon. His selection will depend on clearance from the medical team. Meanwhile, Kuldeep has been sidelined since October 2024 after undergoing surgery in November and has not played any competitive cricket since then.
Mohammed Shami Set for National Team Comeback After Injury, T20I Series Likely Without Border-Gavaskar Trophy Players
Mohammed Shami last represented India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final and has been out with a groin injury since then. After making a successful return to domestic cricket, the 34-year-old pacer is expected to make his comeback to the national team as well.
Indian players who participated in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy are unlikely to feature in the five-match T20I series against England, which begins on January 22 in Kolkata. However, the ODI squad is expected to closely mirror the Champions Trophy squad.
Jan 10, 2025
12:50 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Key Batting Performers from Vijay Hazare Trophy to Watch
If there are any wildcard selections for the squad, the selectors might turn to the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Here are some of the standout batting performers who could have an outside chance, particularly if India is looking for strong top-four options:
- Mayank Agarwal – 613 runs, 153.25 average, 111.66 strike-rate
- Karun Nair – 542 runs, 542.00 average, 115.07 strike-rate
- Siddhesh Veer – 490 runs, 122.50 average, 103.16 strike-rate
Jan 10, 2025
12:17 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Could Ruturaj Gaikwad Get a Shot?
It’s disappointing that someone as talented as Ruturaj Gaikwad has not had more opportunities in the Indian team. With concerns about Shubman Gill’s recent form, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain might have an outside chance of making the squad. Gaikwad has an impressive record in the format, with an average of 57.49 and 16 centuries to his name.
Jan 10, 2025
11:32 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Who Will Support Bumrah in the Pace Department?
Jasprit Bumrah’s lack of support in the pace department was a major concern during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India will want to avoid a similar situation in the Champions Trophy, making the selection of pacers crucial.
Mohammed Shami’s fitness remains a concern, and if he fails to make the squad, India could face challenges. Mohammed Siraj, too, has bowled a lot of overs recently and dealt with niggles during the BGT.
Keep an eye on Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, and Harshit Rana, as all three have the ability to swing the new ball and use speed variations and yorkers effectively in the death overs.
Jan 10, 2025
10:59 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Tilak Varma Get a Chance?
Tilak Varma impressed by scoring back-to-back centuries for India in his last two T20Is against South Africa. The left-handed batter from Hyderabad could be a surprise pick for India in the Champions Trophy squad.
Jan 10, 2025
10:16 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Strongest Playing XI for CT
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
Jan 10, 2025
09:36 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Samson Be the Backup Opener?
According to the Times of India, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir is very fond of Sanju Samson and wants to utilize him in formats beyond T20Is. Samson scored a century in his last ODI against South Africa in December 2023, and it’s highly likely that he will be included in the Champions Trophy squad as a backup opener.
Jan 10, 2025
09:09 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Is Varun Chakravarthy a Contender for the CT Squad?
With uncertainties surrounding Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness for the ICC Champions Trophy, Tamil Nadu’s Varun Chakravarthy is in line for a potential spot in the Indian squad. The 33-year-old spinner has taken 17 wickets in his last seven T20Is for India. In his latest performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Chakravarthy claimed 5 wickets for 52 runs against Rajasthan.
Jan 10, 2025
09:00 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Impressive List A Record
23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal, the leading contender for India’s backup opener role in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, has yet to play a 50-over match for India. So far, Jaiswal has played 32 List A games, scoring 1511 runs at an average of 53.96, including 5 centuries and 7 fifties.
Jan 10, 2025
08:47 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Pant vs KL vs Samson in ODIs?
Since his ODI debut for India in June 2016 against Zimbabwe, KL Rahul has featured in 77 matches, amassing 2851 runs at an average of 49.15. Rishabh Pant has scored 871 runs in 31 ODIs with one century and five fifties (average 33.50), while Sanju Samson has accumulated 510 runs from 16 ODI matches played so far.
Jan 10, 2025
08:36 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Who Will Replace Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness remains uncertain for the ICC Champions Trophy, and if the 31-year-old pacer is unable to make it, potential replacements for him in the 15-member squad could include Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and Harshit Rana.
Jan 10, 2025
07:45 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: KL Rahul as First-Choice WK?
Reports suggest that KL Rahul, who scored over 500 runs for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 and led the team in the ODI series against South Africa in December 2023, is poised to be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the Champions Trophy. One of Rishabh Pant or Sanju Samson will be his backup, with Samson having scored a century in both his last ODI and T20I appearances for India.
Jan 10, 2025
07:17 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Suryakumar Yadav Be Left Out?
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, was part of the ODI World Cup 2023 squad and played in the final. However, he wasn’t selected for the team’s last ODI series against Sri Lanka in August 2024. It will be interesting to see whether the Mumbai batter manages to secure a spot in India’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy.
Jan 10, 2025
06:43 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Who Will Be Rohit’s Deputy?
Rohit Sharma is set to lead India in the ICC Champions Trophy, but the vice-captaincy is still up for grabs. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill have all served as vice-captain in the past, and it remains to be seen who will take up the role alongside Rohit for the Champions Trophy. Reports suggest that Bumrah is likely to be named vice-captain, provided there are no major fitness issues.
Jan 10, 2025
06:40 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Jaiswal or Gill to Partner Rohit?
Rohit Sharma will open the batting for India in the ICC Champions Trophy, but the question remains: who will partner him? Shubman Gill has been in stellar form in ODIs and was India’s opener in the World Cup 2023, making him the frontrunner. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s first-choice opener in Tests, could also be considered for the role, despite not yet making his 50-over debut for India.
Jan 10, 2025
06:37 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Likely Pace Attack
Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently dealing with back spasms, is expected to lead India’s pace attack in the ICC Champions Trophy, provided he is fit for the event. Mohammed Shami, making a return to the national team after 15 months, will join Bumrah with the new ball. They will be supported by Mohammed Siraj, former world No. 1 ODI bowler, and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
Jan 10, 2025
06:33 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Top Wicket-Takers
India’s leading wicket-takers in the ICC Champions Trophy:
- Ravindra Jadeja: 16
- Zaheer Khan: 15
- Sachin Tendulkar: 14
- Harbhajan Singh: 14
- Ishant Sharma: 13
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 13
Jan 10, 2025
06:31 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Highest Run-Scorers
Top run-scorers for India in the ICC Champions Trophy:
- Shikhar Dhawan: 701
- Sourav Ganguly: 665
- Rahul Dravid: 627
- Virat Kohli: 529
- Rohit Sharma: 481
- Sachin Tendulkar: 441
Jan 10, 2025
06:29 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Record in the CT
India has played 29 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy, winning 18 and losing 8, with 3 matches ending in no result. The Men in Blue shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-affected final, and in 2013, they defeated England in a rain-impacted final. Additionally, India finished as runners-up in the 2000 and 2017 editions of the Champions Trophy.
Jan 10, 2025
06:26 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Performance in the Last Edition of CT
In the last ICC Champions Trophy, held in England in 2017, India, led by Virat Kohli, reached the final after defeating Bangladesh in the semifinals. However, in the final, they suffered a heavy 180-run defeat to Pakistan at The Oval.
Jan 10, 2025
06:23 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Schedule of India’s Matches in CT 2025
- February 20: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
- February 23: India vs Pakistan, Dubai
- March 2: India vs New Zealand, Dubai
- March 4: 1st Semifinal (if qualified), Dubai
- March 9: Final (if qualified), Dubai
Jan 09, 2025
23:35 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Where Will KL Rahul Bat?
If KL Rahul features in India’s playing XI for the Champions Trophy, he is most likely to slot into the middle order, ideally at the number 4 or 5 position.
Jan 09, 2025
22:20 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: KL Rahul to Be Picked for CT 2025
As per a report from PTI, the national selectors have confirmed that KL Rahul will be part of India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. He will be rested for the upcoming white-ball series against England.
Jan 09, 2025
22:19 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Rohit Sharma to Lead India
Reports from Boria Majumdar suggest that despite his recent form struggles, Rohit Sharma is expected to continue as the captain for India in the Champions Trophy 2025. With India out of the World Test Championship, this tournament will hold even more significance for the Men in Blue.
Jan 09, 2025
21:56 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Deadline for Squad Announcements
The ICC has set January 12 as the final deadline for each of the 8 participating teams to announce their provisional squads for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Jan 09, 2025
20:10 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Arshdeep Singh Be Considered?
Arshdeep Singh has been exceptional for India in T20Is. Given the recent injuries in the pace department, he could be a valuable addition to India’s pace attack for the Champions Trophy 2025.
Jan 09, 2025
19:34 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Bumrah’s Recovery Update
As reported by Cricbuzz, the BCCI selectors are awaiting a report from the National Cricket Academy. Bumrah is expected to visit the NCA and will need medical clearance to participate in upcoming competitions.
Jan 09, 2025
18:56 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Can Nitish Reddy Make His ODI Debut?
Nitish Reddy impressed with his performances in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Now, attention turns to whether the young all-rounder can secure a place in the 50-over format as a potential backup to Hardik Pandya.
Jan 09, 2025
17:08 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Is a Shreyas Iyer Comeback Likely?
While the provisional squad has not yet been announced, Shreyas Iyer’s return to the ODI setup seems plausible. He was outstanding in the 2023 ODI World Cup and has continued his form with two centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His recent performances make a strong case for a middle-order spot.
Jan 09, 2025
16:41 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Can Virat Kohli Return to His Best Form?
Despite some recent concerns over his form, Virat Kohli’s record in India’s last ICC 50-over tournament, where he scored 765 runs in 11 matches during the ODI World Cup, shows his potential to rediscover his best.
Jan 09, 2025
16:03 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will India Give Jaiswal a Chance in ODIs?
Despite being one of India’s top run-scorers in 2024, young left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has yet to make his 50-over debut. With the 2025 Champions Trophy on the horizon, he could get an opportunity to prove his worth in the upcoming ODI series against England.
Jan 09, 2025
15:30 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Can India Make Changes After Announcing Their Squad?
The ICC has set January 12 as the deadline for teams to announce their 2025 Champions Trophy squads, but these will be provisional. This gives India flexibility to make adjustments until February 13, which could prove useful due to injury concerns. For example, despite Jasprit Bumrah’s injury, India could include him in the provisional squad and make a change later if he’s not fit in time.
Jan 09, 2025
15:05 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Mohammed Shami Strengthens His Case
Amid discussions about his potential inclusion in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Mohammed Shami showcased his form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking 3 wickets for 61 runs in a crucial pre-quarterfinal match against Haryana. His performance bolstered his chances for selection.
Jan 09, 2025
13:49 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Varun Chakravarthy Makes a Strong Case
Tamil Nadu spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a strong statement with a brilliant five-wicket haul against Rajasthan in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His performance, which included dismissing three of the top four batters, has placed him firmly in the mix for a Champions Trophy spot.
Jan 09, 2025
13:45 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Can There Be Any Wildcard Entries?
India’s Champions Trophy squads have often included unexpected selections, and this year could be no different. With a need for an additional all-rounder to replace Shardul Thakur from the 2023 World Cup squad, players like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana might have an outside chance of making the team.
Jan 09, 2025
12:33 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Aakash Chopra Picks His Squad
Aakash Chopra has predicted his squad for India’s 2024-25 Champions Trophy campaign, with notable omissions being Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. Here’s his predicted lineup:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
Jan 09, 2025
11:48 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Who Can Replace Jadeja as India’s Spinner?
With Ravindra Jadeja’s participation uncertain, India may have to rely on their reserves for spin options. Axar Patel, fresh from an impressive T20 World Cup, is likely to be the top contender due to his similar bowling style and superior batting strength.
Given India’s fixtures on slow UAE tracks, having a couple of spin options might be essential. While Kuldeep Yadav would typically be a guaranteed starter, his fitness remains a concern. Could Ravi Bishnoi step in? Recently regarded as Yuzvendra Chahal’s successor, he could provide the extra spin option.
Also, don’t overlook Varun Chakravarthy. His recent form in T20Is makes him an interesting candidate for selection.
Jan 09, 2025
11:02 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Ravindra Jadeja Be Dropped?
Ravindra Jadeja, a star of the 2013 Champions Trophy, faces an uncertain future for the 2025 edition. Reports suggest that India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, might move on from Jadeja.
Jadeja’s recent ODI performances haven’t been convincing. In 2023, he averaged just 30.90 with a strike rate of 75 with the bat, which doesn’t meet the expectations for a lower-order finisher. Though his bowling could be valuable on the UAE pitches, his lackluster batting might cost him a spot.
Jan 09, 2025
10:08 IST
Champions Trophy Live: India’s Squad from the 2017 Edition
In the 2017 Champions Trophy, India, led by Virat Kohli, finished as runners-up. Nine members of that squad are still active in international cricket. Here’s the 2017 lineup:
- Virat Kohli (captain)
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Yuvraj Singh
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Kedar Jadhav
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Dinesh Karthik
- Umesh Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
Jan 09, 2025
09:20 IST
Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: What About Shami?
Ravi Shastri recently highlighted the ambiguity surrounding Mohammed Shami’s fitness status. The pacer has been active in domestic cricket for Bengal since his return last year but was not considered fit for India’s Australia tour. He is currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and is part of Bengal’s lineup for their pre-quarterfinal match against Haryana in Vadodara. The selectors are closely monitoring Shami’s performances ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Source: News18
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