The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and Rohit Sharma has been retained as the ODI skipper despite concerns about his form. He will lead the Men in Blue for the first time in the tournament, with Shubman Gill as his vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a back spasm, has been included in the squad, with his fitness to be tested in the ODI series against England. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav also make their return to the squad, while Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy is doubtful due to a neck injury.
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 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and the exclusion of Karun Nair has caused quite a stir. Despite his exceptional performances in the domestic circuit, including a staggering 752 runs in just seven innings, the Vidarbha skipper did not make the cut. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended the decision, citing the difficulty in finding a spot in the current Indian team with the available talent and balance.
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!
England's skipper Eoin Morgan believes that the team should include experienced players Joe Root and Ben Stokes in their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. Both players have been absent from ODI matches since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, but Morgan believes that they will bring valuable experience and talent to the squad. Despite recent losses in the absence of key players, Morgan is confident in the performance of newer players and hopes that Root and Stokes will be able to join the team in time for the competition. The English team will have a limited number of chances to play together before the event, making the upcoming series against West Indies and India crucial for team selection.
The Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy has been announced, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named as the captain. The team will face off against Mumbai, the 2023/24 Ranji champions, from October 1st to 5th. Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal, currently with Team India, will join the ROI squad but their participation is subject to them not being selected for the second Test against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, and Ajinkya Rahane will feature for Mumbai, while Sarfaraz Khan was released from the Indian squad for the Test, with the MCA selection committee set to pick their squad for the game on Tuesday.