Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been left out of India's upcoming ODI squad for England series and the 2025 Champions Trophy, despite strong performances in 2024. This decision has garnered criticism, with Gautam Gambhir's old remarks about backing Samson resurfacing. In a 2020 interview, Gambhir had expressed disappointment at India not giving Samson enough opportunities, stating that it was India's loss to not have him in the team.
After much anticipation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain, while key players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have also been included. The absence of head coach Gautam Gambhir from the press conference has raised questions, but captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar assured that his input was taken into consideration during team selection. Overall, the squad seems to be a well-balanced and formidable one for potential future tournaments.
As India prepares to face England in the upcoming white-ball matches and the 2025 Champions Trophy, all eyes are on star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. After sitting out of the 50-over format since October 2023, Pandya is expected to make a comeback and has been working hard during practice sessions. Clips of his training, including a no-look ramp shot, have been making rounds on social media and fans are eagerly waiting to see him back in action for the national team.
The Indian men's cricket team is all set to kick off their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with captain Rohit Sharma leading the squad. The team will play their matches in Dubai, including the knockout rounds, due to political tensions with Pakistan. With star players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah also in the lineup, India is determined to replicate their 2013 triumph and win the title once again.
The Indian team for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 was announced and it brought with it a few surprises. One of the biggest shocks was the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj from the 15-member squad. Despite being a part of the World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024, Siraj's poor form in white-ball cricket led to his omission. Young pacer Arshdeep Singh replaced him and the selection committee backed their decision by stating Siraj's lack of effectiveness with the old ball. Along with Siraj, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami also made his much-awaited comeback while Harshit Rana was named as a reserve. With concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness, the pace quartet of Bumrah, Shami, Arshdeep, and Harshit look promising for India but the team will have to be careful with Bumrah's back issue.
India has announced its squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Rohit Sharma returning as the captain. The team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on February 19, followed by a high-profile match against Pakistan. Last month, the ICC agreed on a hybrid model for the event, with India's matches scheduled to take place in Dubai. Don't miss out on the action - subscribe now!