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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India squad announced live: Amid delays in announcing the squad for CT 2025, the BCCI on Saturday announced the squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. India squad announced. Mohammad Shami has been recalled to lead the pace attack for India.
The Indian squad will again be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while all-rounder Axar Patel has been named vice-captain for the five-match T20I series at IDFC First Bank.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which was all set to announce the squad for Team India, is likely to delay the announcement of the squad to today i.e. January 12, according to reports. According to the ICC, the apex board has set a deadline of January 12 for all the teams participating in the tournament to unveil their initial squads.
Who is likely to be missing from India’s Champions Trophy squad?
Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India’s ODI squad, however, three senior players whose futures in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors pick the squad later this week. will gather to do Champions Trophy.
India will play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai, starting with a match against Bangladesh on February 20. This came after the team refused to travel to the original hosts, Pakistan, citing security concerns.
After a disappointing performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Team India is looking ahead to the upcoming white-ball tournaments including England’s tour of India, followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Check all live updates on ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India squad announcement here
Champions Trophy News Live: India vs England T20I Schedule
Champions Trophy News Live: India vs England T20I Schedule
January 22: 1st T20I vs England (Eden Gardens in Kolkata)
January 25: 2nd T20I vs England (M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)
January 28: 3rd T20I vs England (Rajkot)
January 31: 4th T20I vs England (Pune)
February 2: 5th T20I vs England (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that all the matches will start from 7 pm.
Champions Trophy News Live: Akshar Patel new vice-captain
Champions Trophy News Live: Suryakumar Yadav will once again lead the Indian squad, while all-rounder Akshar Patel has been named vice-captain for the five-match T20I series at IDFC First Bank.
Champions Trophy News Live: Indian squad announced for T20I series against England.
Champions Trophy News Live: Indian squad announced for T20I series against England.
India squad for T20 series against England: Surya Kumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wicket), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akshar Patel (VC), Harshit Rana , Arsdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami. Varun Chakraborty, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jural (wk)
Champions Trophy News Live: Mohammad Shami selected for England series
Champions Trophy News Live: According to one Indian Express According to the report, fast bowler Mohammad Shami has been selected for the T20I series against England in India starting from January 22.
Reported England squad for T20I series – Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Yashvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Nitish Reddy, Mohammad Shami, Arshad Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jural, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi , Varun Chakraborty and Washington Sundar.
Champions Trophy News Live: Selectors’ meeting continues
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI is expected to announce T20 squad against England soon. According to a report by News18, the selectors have reportedly completed meeting for the five T20Is, but there is no word yet on the status of the Champions Trophy squad.
Champions Trophy News Live: Amazing Picks!
Champions Trophy News Live: After their sensational performances in recent times, Varun Chakraborty and Nitish Kumar Reddy could be surprise picks for the Champions Trophy, reports Money control.
Champions Trophy News Live: Siraj, Bumrah will not play.
Champions Trophy News Live: According to a report by Cricbuzz, Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will not play in the T20Is. But he will play the ODI match against England if he is fit. Arsdeep Singh will lead the pace attack in his absence.
Champions Trophy News Live: Rohit Sharma arrives for BCCI review meeting
Rohit Sharma has arrived in Mumbai for the BCCI review meeting.
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI meeting today at 5 PM
A meeting is scheduled between BCCI officials and head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar today at 5 pm in Mumbai.
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI to announce T20I squad soon
According to a report by News18, the BCCI is likely to announce the T20I squad against England soon. But the squad for the ODI and Champions Trophy against England will be announced later. Specifically, the deadline for submitting teams for the Champions Trophy is January 12, unless the ICC allows a special extension.
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI Review Meeting Today
According to sports journalist Vimal Kumar, the BCCI review meeting is likely to be held on January 11 in Mumbai. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir will be present in the meeting.
Champions Trophy News Live: Further delay in squad announcement?
According to Cricbuzz, the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy, which was rumored to be announced before January 12, is likely to be announced on a postponed date around January 18-19. Normally, the ICC asks the participating countries to submit their names one month in advance, but this time they asked to submit the list five weeks in advance. The provisional Champions Trophy squad is likely to include players for the three-match ODI series against England.
Champions Trophy News Live: KL Rahul asked to play ODI against England
KL RahulAccording to TOI, who was initially rumored to be rested for the white ball series against England, he has been asked by the BCCI to play in the ODIs against England. If that happens, Rahul will get match practice ahead of the mega event. This means that if Rishabh Pant is also selected, he will be the second choice.
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI Squad Announcement May Be Delayed
Champions Trophy News Live: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to delay the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, reported Cricbuzz.
According to the report, the CT squad is expected to be announced next weekend, January 18-19. According to the report, the BCCI will request the extra time due to the team’s recent commitments in Australia for the Test series.
Champions Trophy News Live: Uncertainty over ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is raising concerns for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. The Indian fast bowler suffered a back injury during the Sydney Test against Australia and was unable to bowl in the second innings.
Champions Trophy News Live: Complete schedule of T20I, ODI series with England
Champions Trophy News Live: Full schedule of five T20Is and three ODIs that England will play in India
January 22 – 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
January 25 – 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
January 28 – 3rd T20I at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
January 31 – 4th T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
February 2 – 5th T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
February 6 – First ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
February 9 – 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
February 12 – 3rd ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Champions Trophy News Live: Can Jasprit Bumrah lead India as full-time captain? ‘Think twice,’ says Kaif
On X, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif said, “BCCI should think twice before appointing Bumrah as full-time captain. He just needs to focus on taking wkts and staying fit. Leadership Increased responsibility, getting carried away in the heat of the moment can result in injuries and shorten a brilliant career. Don’t kill the golden goose.”
Champions Trophy News Live: All eyes on Mohammad Shami
The Indian fast bowler has been out since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to injury. He returned in November and has been playing domestic cricket for Bengal ever since. While he was rumored to be flown to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI ruled him ineligible for Tests. Whether or not Shami will be included in the squad for the England series before the Champions Trophy is still uncertain.
Champions Trophy News Live: Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI future in danger?
BCCI’s selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir are considering looking beyond veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja to rebuild the squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup, reports The Times of India.
The report states that Jadeja’s future could be in jeopardy as the BCCI is set to review his role in the upcoming international season.
Looking ahead to Champions Trophy 2025, the selectors may favor Jadeja in the playing XI as the pitches in Dubai have historically favored slower bowlers. After the tournament, Jadeja’s future in the ODI format will be an important decision for the BCCI.
Champions Trophy News Live: No place for Surya Kumar Yadav?
Champions Trophy News Live: Amid concerns over who the BCCI might pick, former India star Akash Chopra picks his 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, as per NDTV Not Surya Kumar Yadav but Shreyas Iyer. Since the start of the World Cup, he has scored 620 runs with two centuries in 15 innings at a strike rate of 112 and an average of 52. “
Champions Trophy News Live: What will India’s bowling attack look like?
With the batting line-up almost finalised, the focus will be on fast bowlers and spinners. Injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami are complicated matters.
Champions Trophy News Live: BCCI delays announcement of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to delay the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, reports Cricbuzz. According to the report, the announcement of the CT squad is expected on the end of next week i.e. January 18-19. According to the report, the BCCI will request the extra time due to the team’s recent commitments in Australia for the Test series.
Champions Trophy News Live: KL Rahul assured of Champions Trophy spot?
According to a report by TOI, KL Rahul has been assured of a place in India’s Champions Trophy squad and will be rested for the white-ball series against England, starting on January 22.
