India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma to Lead, Shubman Gill Vice Captain
The absence of Mohammed Siraj and Sanju Samson raised eyebrows.
India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squad for the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan and in Dubai (only for India). Rohit Sharma will captain the side, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain.
The squad includes experienced players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah, along with emerging stars such as Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, notable omissions include wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, the latter of whom has been a regular in India’s recent squads.
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Shami
- Arshdeep Singh
Notable Exclusions and Spin-Heavy Focus
The absence of Mohammed Siraj and Sanju Samson raised eyebrows, with Siraj being a regular fixture in India’s bowling attack in recent series. The squad’s composition also highlights a strong emphasis on spin, with four frontline options: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Bumrah’s Fitness Still Under Observation
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed questions about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, stating:
“We are waiting on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and will know his status in early February from BCCI's medical team.”
Bumrah, who has been dealing with injury concerns, is a crucial asset for India. Harshit Rana has been named as Bumrah’s backup for the upcoming England ODI series, ensuring the team remains prepared for any eventuality.
India’s Champions Trophy squad balances experience with youth and boasts a variety of options in both the spin and pace departments. Fans will keenly follow the updates on Bumrah’s fitness as the tournament approaches.
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