ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE Updates

Ravi Singh

Team India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is finally awaiting its announcement. The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is ready to announce the 15-man squad of Team India today. The BCCI has taken extra time in announcing the squad, waiting for the completion of the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic tournament so that the best possible combination can be made available. The concerns over injuries to key players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have also played a crucial role in delaying the announcement.

Key Points to Note:

1. Injury Issues: One of the biggest reasons for a delayed announcement to the squad will be injury. First and foremost, there will be pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s cases. A back injury led Bumrah to miss most of the final test against Australia at Sydney, whereas Kuldeep got injured during the India-New Zealand series at home.
2. Jasprit Bumrah Fitness: He is not ruled out of selection, though there is no official word on how close he has come to recovering from his back injury. It is reported that he is fit, but this is not an update since he suffered a setback during the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
3. Karun Nair Revival: With the form in recent matches, Karun Nair is becoming the talk of the town. He has smashed 752 runs in just seven innings, scoring five centuries so far. Legend Sachin Tendulkar termed his efforts “extraordinary”.
4. Wicketkeeper Debate: The debate about who should be the preferred wicketkeeper between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson is ongoing. Former cricketer Mohammed Kaif has come out in favor of Rishabh Pant, who he feels can win big matches both in Tests and abroad.
5. Rohit Sharma’s Presence: With the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan, the rumors are doing rounds that Rohit Sharma might attend the captain’s meet in Pakistan or not. BCCI newly appointed Secretary Devajit Saikia clears that no such proposal was taken up with the ICC.
6. Harbhajan Singh’s Opinion: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has been vocal on various issues, and one of the issues was related to the debate over Sarfaraz Khan leaking dressing room conversations. He also stated that such things require professionalism.
7. New Batting Coach: BCCI has appointed Sitanshu Kotak as the new batting coach ahead of the Champions Trophy. Kotak, who is set to take over during the limited-overs series against England, aims to bring fresh perspectives to India’s batting line-up.
8. Virat Kohli’s Health: Former captain Virat Kohli has suffered a neck sprain, and while he is named in Delhi’s squad for the Ranji Trophy, his availability remains uncertain.
9. Yuvraj Singh Backs Rohit Sharma: Yuvraj Singh has also supported Rohit Sharma, praising his leadership quality and huge contributions to Indian cricket by winning Mumbai Indians five times in the IPL.
10. Flexibility in Batting Order: Shreyas Iyer has declared his willingness to bat at any position in the order, showcasing his flexibility, as he wishes to be in the Champions Trophy team.

The BCCI is expected to finalize the squad by January 18 or 19, keeping in mind the fitness concerns of key players and the latest developments in domestic cricket. More updates on Team India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!