Champions Trophy News LIVE: Tussle between KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant 

There’s also a tussle between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Rahul, during the ODI World Cup in 2023, doubled as a batter and a wicketkeeper and performed well. Pant, who made his comeback in 2024 after 14 months, has been on top of his game since them. If Rahul makes the playing XI, he plays as a batter. It will be interesting to see who among the two gets picked or whether both get picked.  

Champions Trophy News LIVE: KL Rahul assured of Champions Trophy place

According to a TOI report, 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, which starts on January 22.  

Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI likely to pick Champions Trophy squad today

Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report by The Indian Express, BCCI is likely to pick the squad for both Champions Trophy and the upcoming white ball series against England today.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: When will India squad for ICC Champion Trophy 2025 be announced?

An earlier report by Firstpost mentioned that the squad would be announced on January 11, but NDTV now reports that the squad for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 will be revealed on January 12.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Mukesh Kumar in contention?

Another option for the Indian team as far as pace bowling is concerned is Bengal’s Mukesh Kumar. The right-arm seamer is in red hot form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy with 13 wickets in 6 matches already.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: No place for Suryakumar Yadav?

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amid the concerns on who BCCI may pick, former India star Aakash Chopra said while picking his 15-member squad for Champions Trophy said, as NDTV quoted “Suryakumar Yadav isn’t there but Shreyas Iyer is. Since the start of the World Cup, he has scored 620 runs in 15 innings, with two centuries, at a strike rate of 112 and an average of 52. Iyer is on fire.”

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Comeba on cards for Shreyas Iyer

Comeback is on cards for Shreyas Iyer. The India batter has been in tremendous form in domestic cricket. He hit two tons for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy.  

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Bumrah be available

Will Jasprit Bumrah be available for Champions Trophy selection? The India pacer has reportedly consulted with the New Zealand surgeon under whom he had operated his back injury back in 2023.   

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shami stakes a claim

Mohammed Shami has taken three wickets for Bengal against Haryana in Vijay Hazare Trophy preliminary quarterfinal to boost his stake for a place in the Indian squad for Champions Trophy. 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Mukesh Kumar in contention?

Another option for the Indian team as far as pace bowling is concerned is Bengal’s Mukesh Kumar. The right-arm seamer is in red hot form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy with 13 wickets in 6 matches already. 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja’s future in doubt

Ravindra Jadeja’s future in white-ball cricket is also in doubt after a HT report states that the all-rounder is not in the scheme of things for India. 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Rohit Sharma set to be retained as captain

Despite Rohit Sharma is under scanner for his woeful run in the BGT, the Indian opener is set to be retained as the skipper for the Champions Trophy. In three matches Rohit played in Australia, the Indian captain scored just 31 runs in five innings.  

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Squad announcement for England ODIs, T20Is

But before the Champions Trophy squad announcement, India will announce the squads for T20Is and ODIs against England. The same squad is likely to be retained for Champions Trophy. 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Bumrah’s participation is subject to fitness

According to a HT report, Jasprit Bumrah has consulted with the same New Zealand-based doctor, under whom the Indian pacer went under the knife in 2023. His participation in Champions Trophy is subject to fitness. Although he might be included in the provisional squad, he will only play if he feels completely fine if is feels pain-free. 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Eyes on Mohammed Shami too

Not just Jasprit Bumrah, all eyes will be on Mohammed Shami too. The India pacer has been out of the national team since 2023 ODI World Cup final due to injury. He returned in November last year and has been playing domestic cricket for Bengal regularly. Although he was rumoured to be flown to Australia for BGT, the BCCI deemed the India pacer unfit for Australia Tests. However, it remains to be seen if Shami is included in the England series before the Champions Trophy.  

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Virat Kohli is always super motivated, he’ll know what to do: Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli will be “super motivated” to put a struggling phase behind him and the premier India batter is capable of returning to his run-making ways, said former South African captain Faf du Plessis here on Wednesday.

“I know someone like him is super super motivated, he’s gone through it all before, so he knows exactly what to do. It is different for every player. Every player needs to answer that question. I remember when that time was for me. I just knew that certainly from the Test cricket perspective for me. I didn’t have that same hunger and drive anymore and I felt that that stage certainly for me was a good time to let new guys come in and also step into the T20 world. I wanted to do that at the stage where I still felt like I was on top of my game, he said.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Can Jasprit Bumrah lead India as full-time captain? Kaif says ‘think twice’

Taking to X, Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif said, “BCCI shd think twice before appointing Bumrah as full time captain. He needs to solely focus on taking wkts and staying fit. Added leadership responsibility, getting carried away in heat of moment can result in injuries and shorten an outstanding career. Don’t kill the golden goose.”

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Full schedule for T20Is, ODIs series with England

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Full schedule for the five-T20Is and three ODIs that England will be playing in India

22 January – 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

25 January – 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

28 January – 3rd T20I at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

31 January – 4th T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

2 February – 5th T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

6 February – 1st ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

9 February – 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

12 February – 3rd ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Who are the predicted Champions Trophy 2025 squad for India?

As per news agency PTI, this may be India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy/Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan/Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh/Tilak Varma.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: PCB dismisses delay in stadium renovation

The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines.

“Given the advanced stage of preparations at the Gaddafi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium, the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues. The series, featuring New Zealand and South Africa alongside Pakistan, was originally scheduled to be held in Multan,” the PCB said in a statement.

“This decision reflects the PCB’s confidence in the readiness of these upgraded venues and their ability to deliver a world-class experience for players, officials, and fans alike,” the PCB added.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Jasprit Bumrah’s injury keep him out of India’s squad?

The Indian pacer experienced a back spasm during the Sydney Test against Australia and did not bowl in the second innings.

While the severity of the injury remains unclear, Revsportz sources indicate he is likely to miss the upcoming ODI series against England, starting February 9. At the same time, he is also uncertain about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shastri question Shami’s injury management, say his inclusion could have boosted India against AUS

Questioning Mohammed Shami’s injury management, former greats Ravi Shastri said the veteran pacer could have tilted the series in India’s favour had he been added to the squad in the second half of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. “Where is he when it comes to recovery? He’s been sitting in the NCA for I don’t know how long. Why can’t proper communication come out on where he stands? A player of his ability, I would have brought him to Australia.”

“Absolutely, there’s no question about that (Shami could have tilted the series in Melbourne or Sydney),” Shastri added.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: When will India squad for ICC Champion Trophy 2025 be announced? 

An earlier report by Firstpost mentioned that the squad would be announced on January 11, but NDTV now reports that the squad for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 will be revealed on January 12.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Rahul and Shami make it? Toss-up between Axar and Jadeja

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India’s ODI squad but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy.

KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja’s presence in the side is not a surety for the event starting February 19 even though they were a part of last year’s World Cup.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Bumrah uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Jasprit Bumrah’s injury has become a cause for concern for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai. The Indian pacer experienced a back spasm during the Sydney Test against Australia and did not bowl in the second innings.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Champions Trophy 2025 be move out from Pakistan 

The Champions Trophy is set to begin from February 19, whoever, videos on X showed construction work still ongoing at the National Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. An unnamed source was quoted by TOI who said, “It’s a no-brainer on what would happen if PCB misses deadlines and venues don’t meet ICC checklist. Tournaments can’t be played at semi-ready venues. The next week will give more clarity on the future but PCB and ICC together need to pull off a miracle.” 

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Pakistan relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has relocated next month’s tri-series to renovated stadiums in Lahore and Karachi as it prepares to host the Champions Trophy. The four-match tri-series, featuring Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand, starts Feb. 8. The PCB had initially planned to host it in Multan. “Given the advanced stage of preparations at the Gaddafi Stadium (in Lahore) and the National Bank Stadium (in Karachi), the PCB has decided to relocate the upcoming tri-nation ODI series to these two venues,” the PCB said in a statement on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Pakistan’s Younis Khan returns as Afghanistan’s mentor

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amid the CT 2025 schedule out, FirstPost reported that former Pakistan captain Younis Khan is set to rejoin the Afghan team as a mentor. Previously Younis had worked with Afghanistan in 2022 during a 15-day training camp in Abu Dhabi.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Rohit Sharma lead Team India?

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Despite unable to perform with the bat in the previous Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025 in Australia, it is least likely that Rohit Sharma would be shed as Team India’s captain for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Rinku Singh or Tilak Varma

Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report  by PTI, the BCCI selectors may pick one out of Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 as a reserve specialist batter. Both Rinku and Tilak Varma have so far played two and four ODIs respectively.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Predicted Champions Trophy 2025 squad for India

Champions Trophy News LIVE: As per news agency PTI, this may be India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad:

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy/Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan/Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh/Tilak Varma.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Pakistan’s Younis Khan returns as Afghanistan’s mentor

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Amid the CT 2025 schedule out, FirstPost reported that former Pakistan captain Younis Khan is set to rejoin the Afghan team as a mentor. Previously Younis had worked with Afghanistan in 2022 during a 15-day training camp in Abu Dhabi.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Question mark on India’s next captain

Champions Trophy News LIVE: With Jasprit Bumrah still recovering from his back spasm issue, his spot as India’s vice-captain may be vacant and it will be a tough choice for selectors to appoint someone in Bumrah’s place.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Full schedule for T20Is, ODIs series with England

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Full schedule for the five-T20Is and three ODIs that England will be playing in India

22 January – 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

25 January – 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

28 January – 3rd T20I at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

31 January – 4th T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

2 February – 5th T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

6 February – 1st ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

9 February – 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

12 February – 3rd ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s schedule in the upcoming ICC CT 2025

Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s schedule in the upcoming ICC CT 2025.

20 February 2025: India vs Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)

23 February 2025: India vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)

2 March 2025: India vs New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)

4 March 2025: Semi-final 1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (2.30 pm)

5 March 2025: Semi-final 2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (2.30 pm)

9 March 2025: The Final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Final will be played in Dubai if India qualify, 2.30 pm)

10 March 2025: Reserve Day for final

Champions Trophy News LIVE: England already announced their squads

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Earlier, England have already announced their squads ODI squad for India tour and Champions Trophy 2025. They also announced T20I squad for India tour.

England ODI squad for India tour and Champions Trophy 2025: 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

England T20I squad for India tour: Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood

Champions Trophy News LIVE: India squad to come out on 11 January, reports

Champions Trophy News LIVE:  According to a report by FirstPost, the squad for the ODIs and T20Is vs England ODIs and the Champions Trophy may be declared on 11 January, as it has been reported that the BCCI selectors will be meeting on that date.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will BCCI opt for Hardik Pandya or Nitish Reddy?

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Despite all-rounder Hardik Pandya a preferred choice in the middle-order for the selectors, it will be interesting to see if Nitish Reddy is considered as an option for the Champions Trophy, according to a PTI report.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal make his ODI debut?

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Among the several questions being raised, a particular one is being discussed by several cricket critics and that is if youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his ODI debut with either England series or CT 2025!

According to news agency PTI, Jaiswal could be picked in the ODI side as selectors are looking to add a left-hander in the top order.

Champions Trophy News LIVE: India at Champions Trophy over the years

Champions Trophy News LIVE: Here’s a quick recap of how India have fared at CT since 1998.

1998 (Bangladesh): Semi-finals

2000 (Kenya): Runners-up

2002 (Sri Lanka): Champions (Shared trophy with Sri Lanka)

2004 (England): Group Stage

2006 (India): Group Stage

2009 (South Africa): Group Stage

2013: (England and Wales): Champions

2017 (England and Wales): Runners-up