Rohit Sharma is expected to captain the Men in Blue and open the batting in the ICC Champions Trophy. His captaincy record in the shorter formats is notably stronger than in longer formats, and so is his batting.
Jaiswal is expected to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the Champions Trophy. The duo has formed strong partnerships, and after his stellar performance in the BGT series, Jaiswal is expected to continue his good form in the ICC event as well.
Virat Kohli’s 50-over record is by far the best amongst all formats that he’s played for India in. He is expected to retain his No. 3 spot in the batting lineup for CT 2025. With 295 ODIs, nearly 14,000 runs, and 51 centuries to his name, Kohli will aim to put his recent Test form behind him and shine in the Champions Trophy.
After a quiet 2024, Gill would aim to redeem himself in the upcoming ICC event. With an ODI batting average matching Virat Kohli's, Gill is seen as a promising talent and hopes to continue his success in the 50-over format.
Perhaps the best all-format player for India currently, Rishabh Pant aims to continue his good run of form in the CT 2025. Despite his absence from the 2023 ODI WC, Pant's proven match-winning ability guarantees him a spot.
KL Rahul is expected to bat at number three for India in the Champions Trophy, making his return to ODIs after a long gap. His ODI record is excellent, with 77 matches and 2851 runs at an exceptional average of 49.15.
Hardik Pandya, India's seasoned all-rounder, has played 86 ODIs, scoring 1769 runs at an average of 34 and taking 84 wickets. A key player in the T20 World Cup 2024, Pandya is expected to retain his spot in the playing eleven for CT 2025.
Axar Patel has been a crucial member of India’s T20I squad in recent times. He played a major hand in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2024 and will look to emulate his success in the Champions Trophy 2025 as well.
Ravindra Jadeja, a consistent performer for India in limited-overs since his 2009 debut, has scored 2756 runs and taken 220 wickets in 197 ODIs. His skills may come handy on Dubai's flat, turning wickets during CT 2025.
Washington Sundar, seen as a successor to Ravichandran Ashwin, has played 22 ODIs, taking 23 wickets and scoring 315 runs. Despite modest stats, he is a capable lower-order batsman who can deliver crucial runs.
India’s most impactful player in recent times, Jasprit Bumrah, if fit, is a shoo-in for India’s CT 2025 squad, where he will be crucial to India's title hopes.
Arshdeep Singh, yet to debut in ODIs, could feature in the England series prior to the Champions Trophy. A standout T20 performer, his left-arm pace adds variety to India's bowling, making him a versatile option across all phases of an innings.
Mohammed Siraj, a key seam bowler for India, could be crucial to deliver the middle-over breakthroughs for India. Likely to make the CT 2025 squad, his spot in the playing XI remains uncertain.
Another superstar for India, Mohammed Shami, is expected to make his comeback to India’s ODI team after an extended injury break. The veteran pacer, sidelined for over a year due to a leg injury, recently marked his return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy. A fully fit Shami, at his best, poses a significant threat to any batting lineup.
The left-arm Chinaman bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, could be India's key to success in CT 2025. With his exceptional spin-bowling skills, Yadav has the ability to exploit flat and dry pitches. At his best, he can outfox even the most skilled batters.