Indian Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been Revealed
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to commence on February 20, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This tournament features the world's top cricketing nations competing in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and a final.
India's Squad Announcement
On January 18, 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy. The selection meeting was attended by captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The 15-member squad includes:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammad Shami
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Shubman Gill
- Sanju Samson
- Mohammad Siraj
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
The squad reflects a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, aiming to secure India's third Champions Trophy title.
Team India's Schedule
India's group-stage matches are as follows:
- February 20, 2025: vs. Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- February 23, 2025: vs. Pakistan at the same venue
- March 2, 2025: vs. New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Recent Developments
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Australia's Squad Changes: Australia has made significant adjustments to their squad for the Champions Trophy. Notably, young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has been omitted due to underwhelming performances in the Big Bash League. Conversely, experienced players Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie have been recalled, and Nathan Ellis joins the team to bolster the fast bowling department.
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South Africa's Injury Concern: South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a back injury. This development is a setback for the team, as Nortje was expected to play a pivotal role in their bowling attack. The team is yet to announce his replacement.
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Afghanistan's Participation Under Scrutiny: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing challenges regarding Afghanistan's participation in the Champions Trophy. The England Cricket Board (ECB) has urged the ICC to address the issue of gender apartheid in Afghanistan, advocating for sanctions or conditions on Afghanistan's full membership status. This situation has sparked discussions about the moral responsibilities of the global cricket community.
As the tournament approaches, teams are finalizing their preparations, and the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the commencement of the Champions Trophy 2025.
