India has revealed its lineup for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with Rohit Sharma at the helm and Jasprit Bumrah included despite recent fitness issues related to back spasms. The squad also features Shubman Gill as vice-captain, alongside stalwarts like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. The selection has stirred controversy, particularly with the omission of Sanju Samson, who was criticized for missing the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Mohammed Siraj, with Arshdeep Singh taking his place. Critics have pointed out potential favoritism and inconsistency in the selection process, igniting discussions on the balance between domestic performance and international experience. While Bumrah’s participation remains uncertain due to his injury, his inclusion in the squad has been a focal point of debate, reflecting the strategic considerations in team composition.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India’s provisional 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. However, his participation is subject to fitness, as he has been dealing with health issues.
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Players:
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
Key Points
Injury Concerns: Both Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav had injury concerns prior to selection. Bumrah suffered a stress-related injury, while Kuldeep underwent hernia surgery.
Upcoming Matches: India will play three bilateral ODIs against England on February 6, 9, and 12, before the Champions Trophy begins.
Group Stage Matches: India is in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Their first match is against Bangladesh on February 20.
Venue: All matches will be played in Dubai due to travel restrictions to Pakistan.