New Dehli: Jasprit Bumrah has been included, and Mohammed Shami makes a return to India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
India will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill appointed as vice-captain for the prestigious tournament.
Updates on Bumrah’s Fitness
- Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah’s fitness assessment will be finalized in February by the BCCI medical team.
- Harshit Rana has been added only for the ODI series against England, as a precautionary measure for Bumrah.
Team Composition
- Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are the designated wicketkeepers for both the Champions Trophy and England ODI series.
- Arshdeep Singh has been selected over pacer Mohammed Siraj for this tournament.
Tournament Details
- The Champions Trophy will feature eight teams playing 15 matches across Pakistan and Dubai.
- Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.
- Group B: Australia, Afghanistan, England, and South Africa.
India’s Matches
- India begins their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh.
- The India vs. Pakistan clash takes place in Dubai on February 23.
- India’s final league match is against New Zealand on March 2.
