ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE: Amid the delay in announcing the squad for CT 2025, the BCCI on Saturday announced the Team India squad for upcoming five-match T20I series against England, beginning from 22 January in Kolkata. Mohammad Shami has been called again to lead the pace attack for India.
The Indian squad will be again led by Suryakumar Yadav, while all-rounder Axar Patel has been made the vice-captain for the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India who were all set to unveil the squad for Team India, are likely to delay the squad announcement today i.e. January 12, as per reports. According to the ICC, the apex board has set 12 January as the deadline for all teams participating in the tournament to unveil their preliminary squads.
Who are likely to make a cut in the Champions Trophy India squad?
Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India’s ODI squad, however, 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.
India will play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai, starting with the clash against Bangladesh on February 20. This came after the team refused to travel to original hosts Pakistan citing security concerns.
Following a not-so-satisfactory performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Team India look futuristic for the upcoming white-ball tournaments including England’s tour to India, followed by ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Champions Trophy News LIVE: Bangladesh announce squad
After New Zealand, Bangladesh became the second team on the day to announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy. Notably, Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das are missing from the squad.
Bangladesh squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Shakib fails test again
Bangladesh suffer a major blow ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 after Shakib Al Hasan failed his second bowling assessment test in Chennai.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: New Zealand announce squad
New Zealand have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Spinners in India’s squad for England series
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI has retained the services of Varun Chakravarthy for the England series while Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi have also found a place thanks to their excellent performance in last T20 matches.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Robin Uthappa on Gambhit – Rohit dynamic
Champions Trophy News LIVE: In an interview with Lallantop, Uthappa said, In a recent interview with Lallantop, Uthappa had commented on the relationship between Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. He stated that Gambhir is a straight shooter and is currently adjusting to two different formats, one where he has complete control (in T20I’s) and others where he has to make joint decisions with Rohit.
Adding about the dynamics, Uthappa said, “Here they are probably finding the chemistry of the dynamic. It hasn’t been set yet, probably with Bumrah, he was leading his first Test, so the chemistry was better.
“Some just probably click and some take some time to click. It is not like the chemistry is not there. It is there and you can see in Gambhir’s interviews. He respects and likes Rohit a lot.” the former Indian cricketer added
Champions Trophy News LIVE: When did Bumrah get injured?
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Bumrah’s back injury came to the fore in the fifth and final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The pacer had captained India in Sydney and also led the Indian bowling attack in the first innings, but didn’t make a comeback in the second innings.
Images of Bumrah getting into a car and going to a nearby health clinic for some tests were shown prominently during the match.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Jasprit Bumrah may not be a part of 15-man India squad
Champions Trophy News LIVE: As per an Indian Express report, BCCI selection committee that met in Mumbai on Saturday to pick the national squad for T20 squad for England series on Saturday were informed about Bumrah’s fitness status. The Indian selectors are now pondering whether to consider the lead Indian pacer in the 15 man squad for Champions Trophy or add him to the list of reserve players for the tournament.
Notably, the last date for submitting a provisional squad for Champions Trophy 2025 is February 12, 2025, and the BCCI has reportedly asked ICC for an extension.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Dates for Champions Trophy 2025
Champions Trophy News LIVE: The upcoming Champions Trophy ,will see 8 teams competing, begins on February 19. The two semi-finals will be held on March 4 and March 5 while the penultimate clash will be played on March 9.
The tournament will be played in hybrid format with India’s matches being conducted in Dubai while all other matches will be hosted in Pakistan.
India, placed in Group B, will face Bangladesh on Feburay 20, Pakistan on February 23, and New Zealand on March 2. Meanwhile, Group A includes Australia, England, Afghanistan and South Africa.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss Champions Trophy league stage matches, says report
Champions Trophy News LIVE: A report from the Indian Express stated that Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss league stage matches of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Reportedly, Bumrah has been asked to report to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru in order to attend to a swelling on his back and the pacer is only ready to free by March 5. Notably, India’s league stage matches end on February 5.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s non-selection for T20 series ‘perplexing’ says Aakash Chopra
Champions Trophy News LIVE: In a post on X, Chopra wrote, “Yashasvi’s non-selection for the T20i series is a little perplexing. He’ll be in the ODI squad but won’t get to play vs England. Rohit-Gill to open. Might be picked for CT too…but by the time the tournament starts, he wouldn’t have played any competitive cricket for 45 days. Long BGT alright…but he’s young. And he’s a batter. Play as much as possible, I’d say.”
Champions Trophy News LIVE: No place for Rishabh Pant
Champions Trophy News LIVE: While Mohammed Shami made a comeback in the Indian team with the selection for the T20 squad against England series, Rishabh Pant received the snub from the selectors as Sanju Samson finds favour after two sensational hundreds in the format.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I series against England announced
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I series against England announced
India’s squad for T20I series against England: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Last date on 12 January
Champions Trophy News LIVE: The deadline for announcing the provisional squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 12 January. Though, no official update has been given till now.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India Vs England T20Is schedule
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India Vs England T20Is schedule
22 January: First T20I vs England (Eden Gardens in Kolkata)
25 January: Second T20I vs England (M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai)
28 January: Third T20I vs England (Rajkot)
31 January: Fourth T20I vs England (Pune)
2 February: Fifth T20I vs England (Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai)
All the matches will begin from 7 pm onwards, informed the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Axar Patel new vice-captain
Champions Trophy News LIVE: The Indian squad will be again led by Suryakumar Yadav, while all-rounder Axar Patel has been made the vice-captain for the IDFC First Bank five-match T20I series.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I series against England announced
Champions Trophy News LIVE: India’s squad for T20I series against England announced
India’s squad for T20I series against England: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Mohammed Shami gets picked for England series
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to an Indian Express report, pacer Mohammed Shami has been picked for the T20I series against England starting on January 22 in India.
The squad for England T20I series as per the report – Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Mohd Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakrabarthy and Washington Sundar.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Selectors meeting underway
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Soon the BCCI’s announcement regarding the T20I squad against England is expected to come out. According to a report by News18, the selectors have reportedly completed the meeting for the five T20Is, but no word on the status of the Champions Trophy squad has been made as of yet.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Surprise picks!
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Following their sensational performances in recent times, Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy could be surprise picks for the Champions Trophy, reported Moneycontrol.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Siraj, Bumrah wont play
Champions Trophy News LIVE: According to a report in Cricbuzz, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah wont play in the T20Is. But they will be playing the ODIs against England, in case they are fit. In their absence, Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace attack
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Rohit Sharma arrives for BCCI review meeting
Rohit Sharma has arrived for the BCCI review meeting in Mumbai.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI meeting today at 5 PM
The meeting between the BCCI officials and head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar is scheduled for 5 PM today in Mumbai.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI to announce T20I squad soon
According to a News18 report, the BCCI is likely to announce the T20I squad against England soon. But the squads for ODIs against England and Champions Trophy will be announced later. Notably, the last date to submit teams for Champions Trophy is January 12, unless the ICC allows a special extension.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI review meeting today
The BCCI review meeting is likely to take place on January 11 in Mumbai, according to sports journalist Vimal Kumar. The meeting will have chief selector Ajit Agarkar, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: More delay to announce the squad?
The Indian squad for Champions Trophy, which was rumoured to be announced before January 12, is likely to announced at a postponed date around January 18-19, according to Cricbuzz. Usually, the ICC asks the participating countries to submit their names one month prior, but this time they asked to submit the list five weeks before. The provisional Champions Trophy squad in all likelihood will feature the players from the three-match ODI series against England.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: KL Rahul asked to play in ODIs vs England
KL Rahul, who was initially rumoured to be rested for the white-ball series against England, has been asked to play in the ODIs against England by the BCCI, according to TOI. If that happens, Rahul will get match practice ahead of the mega event. That means even if Rishabh Pant is selected, he will be the second choice.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI squad announcement may be delayed
Champions Trophy News LIVE: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to delay the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, Cricbuzz reported.
As per the report, the CT squad is expected to be announced next weekend, by January 18-19. According to the report, the BCCI is expected to request additional time because of the team’s recent commitments in Australia for the Test series.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Bumrah uncertain in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury is raising concerns for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place in Pakistan and Dubai. The Indian pacer suffered a back spasm during the Sydney Test against Australia and was unable to bowl in the second innings.
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: 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: All eyes on Mohammed Shami
The Indian pacer has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to injury. He made his comeback in November and has since been playing domestic cricket for Bengal. While there were rumors about him being flown to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI deemed him unfit for the Tests. It is still uncertain whether Shami will be included in the squad for the England series before the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI future in jeopardy?
BCCI selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir are actively considering looking beyond veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja to reshape the team ahead of the ahead of 2027 World Cup, The Times of India reported.
The report mentioned that Jadeja’s future could be in jeopardy as BCCI is set to assess his role in the upcoming international seasons.
Looking at Champions Trophy 2025, the selectors may favour Jadeja in the Playing XI as pitches in Dubai have historically favoured slow bowlers. Following the tournament, Jadeja’s future in the ODI format will be a critical decision for the BCCI.
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: What will the bowling attack for India?
With the batting line-up almost final, the focus will be on the pacers and spinners. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s injuries have complicated things.
Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI delays India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad announcement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to delay the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, report by Cricbuzz stated. As per the report, the CT squad is expected to be announced next weekend i.e. 18-19th January. According to the report, the BCCI is expected to request additional time because of the team’s recent commitments in Australia for the Test series.
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.
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