Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has made a bold declaration regarding his ambitions for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place in Pakistan. As the defending champions, Pakistan will host this prestigious eight-team tournament in February and March of this year.
Rohit’s Ambitions for the Trophy
Ahead of the tournament, Sharma expressed his determination to lift the Champions Trophy and bring it back to India. During the Golden Jubilee anniversary celebrations of Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, he stated, “We will try our best. I’m sure that the wishes of 140 crore Indians will be behind us when we land in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. We will try to do well and bring the Champions Trophy 2025 to the Wankhede Stadium (once we win).”
This statement reflects Sharma’s confidence and commitment to achieving success in the tournament, which holds significant importance for Indian cricket fans.
India’s History in the Champions Trophy
India entered the Champions Trophy 2017 as defending champions, having secured the title in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. However, they faced disappointment in the 2017 final, losing to arch-rivals Pakistan. The upcoming edition presents an opportunity for redemption as India aims to reclaim the title.
Group Stage Matches
In the Champions Trophy 2025, India finds itself in Group A, alongside formidable opponents Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The team’s journey will kick off with a match against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a high-stakes clash against Pakistan on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Their final group-stage game will be against New Zealand.
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
The squad representing India in the Champions Trophy 2025 includes:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- 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
Conclusion
Rohit Sharma’s bold statement sets the tone for India’s ambitions in the Champions Trophy 2025. With the support of millions of fans and a strong squad, the team aims to deliver an impressive performance and bring home the trophy once again. As the tournament approaches, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the action and drama that will unfold on the field.