ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement: The Board of Control for Cricket in India who were all set to unveil the squad for Team India, are likely to delay the squad announcement today i.e. January 12, as per reports. According to the ICC, the apex board has set 12 January as the deadline for all teams participating in the tournament to unveil their preliminary squads.
Who are likely to make a cut in the Champions Trophy India squad?
Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India’s ODI squad, however, three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy.
India will play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai, starting with the clash against Bangladesh on February 20. This came after the team refused to travel to original hosts Pakistan citing security concerns.
Following a not-so-satisfactory performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Team India look futuristic for the upcoming white-ball tournaments including England’s tour to India, followed by ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Bumrah Uncertain?
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is raising concerns for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai. The Indian pacer suffered a back spasm during the Sydney Test against Australia and was unable to bowl in the second innings.
Can Bumrah Lead India?
BCCI shd think twice before appointing Bumrah as full time captain.He needs to solely focus on taking wkts and staying fit.Added leadership responsibility, getting carried away in heat of moment can result in injuries and shorten an outstanding career.Don’t kill the golden goose.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 8, 2025
What is Mohammed Shami’s Position in the squad?
The Indian pacer has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to injury. He made his comeback in November and has since been playing domestic cricket for Bengal. While there were rumors about him being flown to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI deemed him unfit for the Tests. It is still uncertain whether Shami will be included in the squad for the England series before the Champions Trophy.
