Team India Announces Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] January 18 : Indian Team has finally announced it’s squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Apart from this they also announced the 15 member squad for the upcoming One Day Internationals against England. The Indian Captain Rohit Sharma along with Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad during a press conference in Mumbai on 18 January.  

All the Teams who are part of ICC Champions Trophy were given the time to announce their squads by 12 January which was the deadline by International Cricket Council (ICC). However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) requested an extension as they needed a fitness update over some of their recovering players. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have been named in the team, and are expected to return from their injuries on time. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the few ODIs against England as he is recovering from injury. Team has selected Harshit Rana instead of him as he will play those matches.

Fast Bowler Mohammed Siraj was unlucky as he was not picked in the squad despite consistent performances in this format. Experienced pacer Mohammad Shami returns to the squad after major injury. He was out of the team since 2023 ODI World Cup. Left Arm Swing Bowler Arshdeep Singh was selected in the squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal also got picked as the reserve opener. Stylish batter Shubhman Gill will be the vice-captain of the team.

Despite his imperious form in the format of late, Karun Nair was not considered for the squad. Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson also misses out, with the selectors opting for KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant instead. In terms of spin department, India have gone all-rounder heavy with all three of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja all named. Kuldeep Yadav is the sole wrist spin option in the team.

The men In Blue have been drawn alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in Group A of the Champions Trophy 2025. They will kick-start their campaign with a clash against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Stadium. All of India’s matches will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the hybrid model imposed by the ICC. India last won the tournament in 2013, while they made it to the finals, the last time it was held in 2017.