India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: India, two-time champions of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2002 and 2013), have announced their 15-player squad for the upcoming 2025 edition of the tournament. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the team is looking to secure a third title, with a well-balanced squad brimming with experience and fresh talent.

Key Players in the India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad

• Rohit Sharma (c): The experienced leader will once again captain the team, aiming to guide India to another ICC trophy.
• Jasprit Bumrah: After recovering from injury, Bumrah, one of the best pacers in world cricket, returns to the squad. He will spearhead India’s fast-bowling attack. However, his fitness will be closely monitored before the tournament.
• Hardik Pandya: Known for his all-round abilities, Hardik will play a key role as India’s pace-bowling all-rounder, with his last ODI appearance coming in the 2023 World Cup.
• Shubman Gill: With an impressive average of 58.20 in ODIs, Shubman will look to continue his fine form at the top of the order.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: A notable inclusion, Jaiswal brings left-handed variety to India’s top order and is yet to make his ODI debut but has been exceptional in List A cricket.

All-Rounders and Spinners

India’s all-rounder department is well-stocked:

• Ravindra Jadeja: A key asset with his left-arm spin and batting prowess, Jadeja will bring balance to the squad.
• Axar Patel and Washington Sundar: Both are solid spin-bowling all-rounders, providing depth in the squad.
• Kuldeep Yadav: Returning after injury, Kuldeep strengthens the spin department alongside Jadeja and Axar.

The Pace Attack

India’s pace attack features experienced bowlers:

• Mohammad Shami: Shami, the leading wicket-taker for India in the 2023 World Cup, will play a vital role in the fast-bowling department.
• Arshdeep Singh: The young pacer, known for his ability in the death overs, completes the pace attack alongside Bumrah and Shami.

The Rest of the Squad

• KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will handle wicketkeeping duties, with Rahul having an excellent World Cup and Pant adding depth to the batting lineup.
• Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli will provide stability and experience in the middle order.

Squad Overview

• Rohit Sharma (c)
• Shubman Gill (vc)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul (wk)
• Rishabh Pant (wk)
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Axar Patel
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Washington Sundar
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammad Shami
• Arshdeep Singh
• Yashasvi Jaiswal

Fitness Concerns

Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion is subject to his recovery from a back injury. He will miss the three-match ODI series against England in February, with Harshit Rana replacing him for that series. However, Bumrah is expected to be fully fit for the Champions Trophy.

India’s Group Stage Fixtures

India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Here are their group-stage matches:

• 20 February – India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
• 23 February – India vs Pakistan, Dubai
• 2 March – India vs New Zealand, Dubai

Preparations for the Champions Trophy

Before the Champions Trophy, India will play three ODIs against England in February (Nagpur on 6th, Cuttack on 9th, and Ahmedabad on 12th) to fine-tune their squad.

With a blend of experienced stars and promising new talent, India’s 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy squad is ready to take on the world and chase that elusive third title.

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