Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Likely Squad Without Bumrah, Rohit as Captain?

After a challenging tour of Australia, the Indian men’s cricket team turns its attention to white-ball cricket, starting with a five-match T20I series against England at home. The series kicks off on January 22 in Kolkata, followed by three ODIs in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad on February 6, 9, and 12. These matches will serve…


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After a challenging tour of Australia, the Indian men’s cricket team turns its attention to white-ball cricket, starting with a five-match T20I series against England at home. The series kicks off on January 22 in Kolkata, followed by three ODIs in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad on February 6, 9, and 12. These matches will serve as vital preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy, returning after eight years, will run from February 19 to March 9. Matches will be held across three venues in Pakistan—Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi—with India’s games scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India opens its campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a high-stakes clash with Pakistan on February 23.

BCCI is expected to announce India’s 15-member squad for the tournament by January 12. Rohit Sharma is likely to lead the team despite recent struggles with form in Tests. The 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain will also open the batting in the marquee event.

A key point of interest will be whether Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s Test opener and part of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad, earns a place. The 23-year-old left-hander is yet to make his ODI debut but could be a valuable addition to India’s Champions Trophy campaign. failures, earning him another string of chances. Scoring on Indian wickets isn’t the challenge; it’s performing in SENA countries where players like KL Rahul prove their worth,” he concluded.t always seem that way from the outside,” he concluded.