BCCI India squad announcement for Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19, 2025 to March 9, 2025, with a unique hybrid model.
Team India will play its CT 2025 matches in Dubai, while the remaining teams will compete in Pakistan, the official host of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Due to India's refusal to tour Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) found a solution by scheduling India's matches outside Pakistan, at a neutral venue.
When will BCCI announce India squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
With ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament fast approaching, all eyes are on the announcement of India's squad. As per a SportsTak report, the final date for submitting squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is reportedly January 12, but India's squad is expected to be revealed a day earlier, on January 11.
ICC Champions Trophy returns after an 8-year hiatus, with the last edition in 2017 seeing Pakistan defeat India in the final. This time, Rohit Sharma is expected to lead India into the tournament, aiming for redemption.
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India's ICC Champions Trophy campaign kicks off against Bangladesh on February 20, but the much-awaited clash against Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai is expected to capture the most attention.
The semi-finals are slated for March 4 and 5, while the final will be held on March 9. Should India qualify for the knockout stages, all matches will take place in Dubai, with the exception of a potential early exit, which would shift the matches to Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan.
India's Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
India vs Bangladesh: February 20 (Dubai)
India vs Pakistan: February 23 (Dubai)
India vs New Zealand: March 2 (Dubai)
Semi-finals (if qualified): March 4 (Dubai)
Final (if qualified): March 9 (Dubai)
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