The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on January 11, 2025, just a day before the deadline set by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The tournament, scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus.
Key Details About the Squad Announcement
- Deadline for Submission: All participating teams, including India, must submit their provisional squads by January 12, 2025. However, teams can make changes to their squads until February 13, 2025. This gives teams a window to adjust their selections based on player form and fitness leading up to the tournament.
- Announcement Timing: While the BCCI has until January 12 to finalize its squad, reports suggest that India is likely to announce its team a day earlier on January 11. This timing allows for any last-minute adjustments before the official submission.
Tournament Overview
The Champions Trophy 2025 will feature eight top cricketing nations competing in a total of 15 matches.
The tournament will be played in a hybrid format across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with most of India’s matches taking place in Dubai. The final could be held either in Dubai or Lahore, depending on India’s performance in the tournament.
Captain and Expectations
Rohit Sharma is expected to lead Team India, with Jasprit Bumrah likely serving as vice-captain if fit.
The team enters the tournament with high expectations following their success in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and aims to add another ICC title to their achievements.
Probable Squad Insights
The Indian squad for the Champions Trophy is anticipated to closely resemble the team that will participate in the upcoming series against England. K
ey players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Hardik Pandya are expected to be included. Additionally, there have been discussions about including players who have performed well domestically.
India’s Strongest XI For Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Upcoming Matches
Before heading into the Champions Trophy, India will play a series of five T20 internationals and three ODIs against England starting January 22.
These matches will serve as crucial preparation for the team as they finalize their squad and strategies for the tournament.
