India probable squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Indian cricket team will turn its attention to ICC Champions Trophy following the conclusion of IND vs AUS five-match Test series against Australia. CT 2025, jointly hosted by Pakistan and UAE, will have Rohit Sharma-led India playing all its matches in UAE. Scheduled to begin on February 19, India's campaign kicks off on February 20 against Bangladesh. Here's a look at India's probable squad for the tournament.
India's top-order: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are likely to open the innings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal as a reserve option. These players have consistently delivered in ODIs, making them ideal choices to provide a solid start.
India's middle order: The middle order is expected to feature experienced players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. KL Rahul, who excelled in the lower middle order during the ODI World Cup 2023, is set to play a crucial role again.
All-Rounders and Spinners: India's spin department will be led by Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja, who have been reliable wicket-takers in ODI format.
Fast Bowlers: The pace attack will likely be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami. Shami, despite limited appearances since ODI World Cup, remains a strong contender due to his experience. Emerging talents like Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Kumar Reddy may also feature, providing fresh energy to the lineup.
Probable Indian Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal (reserve player).
Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul.
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel.
Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar (reserve player).
Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana (reserve player).
Middle-Order Batting Options: Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Reddy.
Australia and India stand as the most successful teams in Champions Trophy history, with two titles each. India triumphed in 2002 and 2013, while also finishing as runners-up in 2000 and 2017.