The announcement of the India squad for the Champion Trophy 2025 has brought a few pleasant surprises along with a splash of excitement and tough calls. The Indian team led by Rohit Sharma is hoping to bring the trophy home, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Here is the squad breakdown along with important changes.

Champions Trophy India Squad 2025 Overview

The Indian team has a healthy blend of seasoned campaigners and youngsters which makes it a very potent side. The team for the Champions Trophy as well as the ODI series before that against England is as follows:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)
• Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Hardik Pandya
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Shami
• Arshdeep Singh
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Rishabh Pant
• Ravindra Jadeja

Key Inclusions and Exclusions

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal: The talented left-hander makes his ODI debut and is likely to serve as the reserve opener, showcasing his rising prominence in Indian cricket.
2. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami: Both pacers return to the squad after injuries, bolstering India’s bowling lineup. However, Bumrah’s participation in the initial matches against England is uncertain due to fitness concerns.
3. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer replaces Mohammed Siraj after impressive performances in domestic and international cricket. His inclusion reflects his consistent form, especially in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and South Africa ODI series.
4. Harshit Rana: Selected as a backup bowler for the England ODIs, Rana will step in for Bumrah if needed during the bilateral series.

Notable Omissions

• Mohammed Siraj: Despite a strong track record, Siraj has been left out, making way for Arshdeep Singh.
• Sanju Samson: With Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as wicketkeeping options, Samson has not made it to the squad.

Injury Updates

In recent months, both Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have had some issues with injuries. His fitness will be watched keenly, and he is likely to miss the first two ODIs against England. Kuldeep, who is still recovering from hernia surgery, has returned to match shape and should contribute significantly.

Champions Trophy India Campaign

India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by marquee matches against Pakistan (February 23) and New Zealand (March 2). All games will be held in Dubai as the Indian government declined travel to Pakistan.

India’s ODI Series vs England

Before the Champions Trophy, India will play three ODIs against England on February 6, 9, and 12. These matches will serve as a critical preparation platform for the team.

Conclusion

The Indian team selected for the 2025 Champions Trophy showcases an interesting array of seasoned players as well as talented youngsters. The presence of veterans, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma coupled with youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal provides the Indian team with the necessary firepower to perform well. An exciting tournament is surely in stock as fans look forward to yet another adventure with the Indian team.