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PremiumICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Highlights: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said that the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy this year will be announced by February 18 or 19. India and Pakistan are now remain the only two teams to reveal their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Why has India not named its squad for Champions Trophy yet?
According to a report in Dainik Jagran, uncertainty over the fitness of India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are the prime reasons for the delay in naming the 15-man squad.
Bumrah had picked up an injury during the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy while Kuldeep has been out of action since the 1st home Test against New Zealand and is currently recovering at NCA, Bengaluru. The wrist spinner is likely to be fit by the end of this month.
However, if a report in the Indian Express is to be believed, Bumrah could miss the entire group stage matches of Champions Trophy 2025.
Earlier on Saturday, the BCCI on Saturday announced the Team India squad for upcoming five-match T20I series against England, beginning from 22 January in Kolkata. Mohammad Shami has been called again to lead the pace attack for India.
The Indian squad will be again led by Suryakumar Yadav, while all-rounder Axar Patel has been made the vice-captain for the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series.
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Champions Trophy News LIVE: Aiming to bring discipline in the Indian Cricket Team and improve players' performances, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced restrictions on personal staff and the presence of players' families on tours in a new policy, reported PTI.
In addition, the BCCI made it mandatory for players to participate in domestic matches, adding that exceptions would only be given under extraordinary circumstances.
Not only this, the BCCI imposed restrictions on players from engaging in personal shoots or endorsements during ongoing series or tour, added the report.
BCCI's 10-point policy to promote 'discipline and unity' has arrived in the wake of the team's disastrous tour of Australia which was preceded by a series whitewash against New Zealand at home.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Weeks after The Indian Express reported about the alleged Team India dressing room leaks following a defeat in the Melbourne Test against Australia during the Border Gavaskar Trophy, another report arrived that India coach Gautam Gambhir took a player's name in the BCCI review meeting. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh reacted strongly to this.
According to a report by News 24, the name that Gautam Gambhir reportedly took was Sarfaraz Khan. Now replying back on the rumours, Harbhajan called for better sense to prevail and had a message for Gautam Gambhir, reported NDTV.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shreyas Iyer ready to bat anywhere in the batting order in the CT 2025.
“I’m flexible and ready to bat anywhere in the batting order," Iyer told ESPNCricinfo recently.
“KL (Rahul) and I, we played that important role in the middle during the World Cup. We had a great season together. It was just the last bit (the final against Australia) that we couldn’t execute the way we wanted to. It will be a proud moment for me if I were to be picked in the Champions Trophy (squad) to represent the country."
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amid Team India's dismal batting performances in the recent Test series against New Zealand and Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCCI) on Thursday named Sitanshu Kotak as India's batting coach ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against England and the Champions Trophy next month, reported PTI.
Kotak flew to Australia with the India A side in November 2024 and is currently the head coach of the India A team. Kotak is a longtime staff of the National Cricket Academy as its batting coach.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Head coach Gambhir’s current coaching staff includes Abhishek Nayar (assistant coach), Ryan ten Doeschate (assistant coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach), and T Dilip (fielding coach).
Former Saurashtra cricketer Sitanshu Kotak has been named as the India batting coach, ahead of the India's series against England and the Champion Trophy, according to PTI.
The ticket prices of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been revealed by the PCB. However, the ticket prices of India vs Pakistan match in Dubai is yet to be out. The lowest price in Indian currently for a match in Pakistan is ₹310.
South Africa suffered a major setback as pacer Anrich Nortje is ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Jasprit Bumrah responded to rumours stating he has been advised bed rest at home. Taking to X, he wrote, “I know fake news is easy to spread but this made me laugh. Sources unreliable"
Speaking to the media, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla said, "On 18 or 19 February. The selection committee and secretary will sit and decide."
The opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy will be held either on February 16 or 17 and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident that India captain Rohit Sharma will be in attendance at the event.
The PCB source also said that it is awaiting communication from the ICC on the schedule of the customary captains' photo-shoot and the pre-event press conference.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has picked his India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. He said, “Let me outline my assumptions and starting point. I will assume that two of India’s premier bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, may not be available due to injuries. If they are fit, fantastic."
Here's the squad, as reported by First Post:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amidst the Board of Control for Cricket in India still holding its cards while announcing the squad for Team India for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been advised bed rest at home, following his swelling in his back subsided, reported Times of India.
During the last Test at Sydney during the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2025 against Australia, Bumrah sustained back injuries and was rushed to the hospital for scans. Later, though he returned for the match, he could not bowl in the second innings and India lost the deciding BGT Test match.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report in First Post, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir feels that the Men in Green could gain the upper hand against India.
He said, as the news website quoted, "he way Pakistan has played recently — defeating Australia in Australia and then beating South Africa — shows their strength, especially in overseas conditions. Considering their recent performances, I think Pakistan will have the upper hand against India. However, India has always been my favorite in big tournaments. But the Indian team is under pressure and facing severe criticism due to their recent defeats."
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report in PTI, Rishabh Pant remains the first wicketkeeping preference, while Dhruv Jurel could secure the second wicketkeeper’s slot. Neither KL Rahul nor Sanju Samson would be making the India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, added the report.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Former India cricketer S Badrinath has picked his India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Here's the squad, as reported by First Post:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar
Based on a PTI report, the Pakistan Cricket Board are hopeful of India captain Rohit Sharma travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opening ceremony.
As the whole nation await for India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025, India batter Shreyas Iyer has thrown his hat in the ring and stated he is ready to bat anywhere in the line-up.
India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to travel to Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy. The Indian captain is set to attend the opening ceremony, according to reports.
Champions Trophy News LIVE:Indian batter Shubman Gill has made himself available for Punjab's sixth-round Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on January 23.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a PTI report, Rishabh Pant will be the preferred wicket keeping option for team India in the Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, KL Rahul is likely to be picked as a specialist batsman.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report by news agency PTI, Gambhir's position as coach will be 'revaluated' based on India's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy beginning February 19, 2025. The move to revaluate Gambhir's role assumes significance as there is discontent in the dressing room due to his push to dismantle the long-prevalent 'superstar culture' in the team.
If Team India puts up a dismal show in the Champions Trophy, the head coach's position could become untenable, PTI quoted a BCCI source as saying.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking to SportsTakjm Lloyds said, "Virat Kohli knows he is past his best and that will hurt. When India come to England, you know where he's going to be. Just outside off stump, and the business area will be the slips. At 36 years of age, up in the mind, he knows what he should be doing. Your reflexes gently go. Ponting said he carried on a bit longer than he usually would have. The selectors should know. He is one of the greatest players we have seen but is past his best. The coach Gautam Gambhir will have an enormous say, a big say, because he has been in that dressing room. He has lost time. His time is over,"
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Reports suggests that BCCI selection committee under Ajit Agarkar is likely to make the announcement of squad in a few days, likely on January 18th or 19th.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Here's a look at 6 teams who have lined up their squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran; Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amidst the many changes the Board Of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is mulling to bring into the Indian cricket team after dismal performances, a report by Indian Express revealed that BCCI may introduce variable pay for players, which would also allow them to deduct money if performance isn't up to the mark.
According to the report, the BCCI is looking to for a more corporate-like structure, where in the players could both be penalised or rewarded in monetary form based on their performances.
With the arrival of BCCI's new secretary and treasurer, Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia respectively, the fresh system may bring in many changes in the way the BCCI functions and handles its players. Performance-based pay is one of the changes expected with new members in the BCCI.
"It was one of the suggestions given that players should be held accountable and if their performance is deemed not fit as per expectations, they should face variable pay-cuts," the Indian Express quoted a source as saying.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Weeks after Team India's dismal Test performance and loss against New Zealand as well as Australia in the Border Gavaskar trophy, it appears job of India head coach Gautam Gambhir may be in danger.
According to a report by news agency PTI, Gambhir's position as coach will be 'revaluated' based on India's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy beginning 19 February 2025. The following development has arrived at a time over discontent in the dressing room due to his push to dismantle the long-prevalent 'superstar culture' in the team.
In case Team India puts up a dismal show in the Champions Trophy, the head coach's position could become untenable, PTI quoted a BCCI source as saying.
"If India doesn't do well in the Champions Trophy, the head coach's position could become untenable. Yes, his contract runs till the 2027 World Cup but the process of evaluation continues. Sport is result-oriented and till now, Gambhir hasn't given any tangible results," he told PTI.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have made their picks for the India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Here's Gavaskar and Pathan’s India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India and Pakistan are the only two teams yet to announce their squads for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma has arrived at the MCA-BKC ground to train with his Mumbai Ranji Trophy team. He batted with Ajinkya Rahane.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Talking about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Kapil Dev said (as quoted by TOI), "They are very big players in their own right. Hopefully, they know when the right time to play is. When they think it is not, they will call it off,"
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Talking about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Kapil Dev said (as quoted by TOI), "They are very big players in their own right. Hopefully, they know when the right time to play is. When they think it is not, they will call it off,"
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shukla was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying, "It's completely wrong statement, there is no rift between chairman of selection (Ajit Agarkar) and coach, there is no rift between captain and coach. This is all rubbish which is being spread in a section of media,"
"This is also wrong that Rohit has insisted on captaincy. He is the captain. Form or lack of form is part and parcel of the game. These are phases, nothing new. When he saw he is out of form, he dropped himself from the fifth Test," Shukla added
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report in Dainik Jagran, uncertainty over the fitness of India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are the prime reasons for the delay in naming the 15-man squad.
Bumrah had picked up an injury during the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy while Kuldeep has been out of action since the 1st home Test against New Zealand and is currently recovering at NCA, Bengaluru. The wrist spinner is likely to be fit by the end of this month.
Reportedly, Ajit Agarkar led selection panel are likely to make the announcement on either January 18 or 19.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: In his column for ESPNCricinfo, Ian Chappell shared a piece of advice for struggling Virat Kohli, "Kohli's experience in the UK would be invaluable, and of the two (Kohli and Rohit Sharma) problematic players he's the most likely to be resuscitated. However, his consistency needs to improve in addition to dispensing valuable advice to younger players," wrote Chappel in his column for ESPNcricinfo.
"He also has to stop his senseless antics like shouldering Konstas in the MCG Test. If Kohli does decide to retire from Test cricket, the loss of both him and Rohit would leave a huge gap in the line-up for a tough tour," the former Aussie skipper added
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India and Pakistan are the only two left teams to announce their squads for the upcoming Champions Trophy after South Africa and Australia announced their 15-man set up for the tournament on Monday.
Here are Harbhajan Singh's picks for the Indian team for the 2025 Champions Trophy:
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Virat Kohli (No. 3)
Shreyas Iyer (No. 4)
Shubman Gill (No. 5) – Preferred over KL Rahul for his pace in ODIs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (ODI debut) – To be inducted into the ODI squad.
Tilak Varma (No. 5) – After his impressive T20I performances in South Africa.
Sanju Samson/Rishabh Pant (No. 6) – Sanju Samson is preferred due to his experience in South Africa.
Hardik Pandya (No. 7)
Axar Patel (No. 8)
Kuldeep Yadav (No. 9)
Jasprit Bumrah (No. 10)
Mohammed Shami (No. 11)
Mohammed Siraj (12th Man)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Additional pick)
Yuzvendra Chahal (Additional pick)
Harbhajan has opted not to include Ravindra Jadeja, suggesting Axar Patel can fill a similar role.
Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has backed captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Champions Trophy 2025, despite their recent poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Yograj Singh disagrees with the criticism and believes both players should continue for 3-4 more years to help groom younger players.
Yograj stresses the importance of having Rohit and Kohli as senior players to develop a strong bench strength, alongside the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah.
Yograj urges not to remove Rohit from the captaincy, emphasizing the value of experienced leadership in building a solid team.
"I was saying that don't remove Rohit from captaincy and nor drop Virat. We need these two legends to groom the youngsters. The team needs these two players for 3-4 years more including (Jasprit) Bumrah. We have to create a solid bench strength," Yograj Singh told IANS.
Shoaib Akhtar wants Virat Kohli to recall his innings against Pakistan in from 2022 T20 World Cup. “If you want to wake up Virat Kohli, just tell him you have a match against Pakistan. Look at that innings he played in Melbourne," Akhtar told India Today.
South Africa became the latest team to announce their squad for Champions Trophy.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen.
Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan want Yashasvi Jaiswal over Shubman Gill to open the batting with Rohit Sharma in Champions Trophy. While Gill has opened the batting for India in ODIs, Jaiswal is yet to play an ODI. Read their explanations.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Out of eight teams, only India, Pakistan and South Aftrica are yet to announce their Champions Trophy squads. While India's squad is likely to come in around January 18-19, there is no news on Pakistan and South Africa. Notably, Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand will be playing a ODI tri-series before Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India and South Africa are the only two remaining teams yet to announce their preliminary squads for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: The Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on 19 February with a group match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Australia will play a one-off match against Sri Lanka on 13 February before heading to Pakistan for the main event.
Meanwhile, the first semi-final of the tournament will be played in Dubai on March 4 and the second in Lahore on March 5. The penultimate match will be played on March 9, with the venue to be decided between Dubai and Lahore depending on India's qualification.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Former Pakistani pacer Mohammed Amir was quoted by Times of India as saying, “The way Pakistan has played recently—defeating Australia in Australia and then beating South Africa—shows their strength, especially in overseas conditions. Considering their recent performances, I think Pakistan will have the upper hand against India. However, India has always been my favourite in big tournaments. But the Indian team is under pressure and facing severe criticism due to their recent defeats,"
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Afghanistan have announced their squad for the upcoming CT 2025, with Hashmatullah Shahidi leading the charge and Rahmat Shah to assist him.
Afghanistan squad:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Australia have announced their 15 member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy led by skipper Pat Cummins and featuring likes of Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith and Travis Head.
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India's Schedule In CT 2025
February 20: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
February 23: India vs Pakistan, Dubai
March 2: India vs New Zealand, Dubai
March 4: Semifinal (if qualified), Dubai
March 9: Final (if qualified), Dubai
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Afghanistan announce squad for tournament
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report by Moneycontrol, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has revealed that Champions Trophy squad for India will be announced on January 18 or 19.
