India’s group stage fixtures are as follows:
February 20: India vs. Bangladesh in Dubai
February 23: India vs. Pakistan in Dubai
March 2: India vs. New Zealand in Dubai
The full squad is:
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- Shubman Gill (vice-captain)
- 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
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan, with Rohit Sharma at the helm and Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The team boasts stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant. However, the selection has stirred controversy, particularly with the omission of Sanju Samson, whose recent performances have been notable. Critics and fans alike have voiced concerns over the selection process, questioning the emphasis on domestic performances. The fitness of key players like Bumrah has been a topic of discussion, yet his inclusion alongside Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav aims to bolster the team’s bowling attack. Despite the uproar, the squad’s composition reflects a strategic depth, especially in spin bowling, as highlighted by Captain Rohit Sharma.
India has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to commence on February 19, 2025. The team will be led by captain Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain.
Notably, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the squad despite recent back spasms suffered during the final Test against Australia. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar mentioned that the team management will monitor Bumrah’s fitness leading up to the tournament.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned his maiden ODI call-up, joining established players such as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. The squad also features all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja. The bowling attack is bolstered by the return of Mohammed Shami, alongside Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.
India aims to secure its third Champions Trophy title, having previously won in 2002 and 2013.