India Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Highlights© BCCI
India’s squad announcement for Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Team India announced the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI series against England on Saturday, with captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressing a press conference. The biggest talking point came in the form of Shubman Gill being named as the vice-captain of the side. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was selected, with Agarkar expressing that further clarity on his fitness will be given in February. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were preferred as wicket-keepers over Sanju Samson for the 15-man squad, while Mohammed Siraj was another big name left out. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami were also included, confirming successful recoveries from injury. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was not present in the press conference, having given his input in a discussion with Rohit and the selectors on Friday evening.
Full India 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
Here are the Highlights of India’s Champions Trophy and England series squad announcement –
17:22 (IST)
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17:21 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Over to Rohit and co.
The suspense is finally over, the 15-man squad has been announced (albeit 2 and a half hours late). Now, it is up to Rohit Sharma and team to perform and bring a record third Champions Trophy for Team India.
16:57 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Shami or Arshdeep
The decision between Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh may be straightforward on paper, but taking injuries and form into consideration, the role of the second pacer isn’t so clear.
However, if Bumrah is ruled out, both Shami and Arshdeep will feature in the playing XI.
16:34 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rahul or Pant
India have a conundrum in the form of who their first-choice wicket-keeper batter will be. KL Rahul enjoyed a terrific 2023 World Cup with the bat, and holds a slight edge. However, form in the England series could decide who starts in the XI.
16:21 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Big responsibility for Gill
The faith in Shubman Gill is clear to see. Following on from the tour of Sri Lanka, Gambhir, Rohit and co. have once again appointed him as the vice-captain. It signals that the 25-year-old is firmly in India’s leadership plans for the future, at least in white-ball cricket.
16:10 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Why no Karun Nair
“Karun Nair is playing well but it was difficult for him to get a place in this team,” Agarkar said in the press conference.
16:03 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Will Jaiswal make debut?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been backed by the selectors and picked as the back-up opener for Team India despite not even making his ODI debut. It does not come as a surprise, however, given his sensational form in Tests and T20Is.
16:01 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: India aim for preparation
India have picked identical squads for both the England ODI series and the Champions Trophy 2025. The only difference comes in the form of Harshit Rana, who has been picked for the England series keeping in mind Bumrah’s fitness problems.
15:54 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rohit to play Ranji
Rohit Sharma has confirmed his availability for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir from January 23. He joins the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill as senior India stars who will play Ranji Trophy next week.
15:43 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Samson snubbed
Sanju Samson not playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy has ultimately cost him any shot at the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have been picked, and it will be intriguing to see which one, or if both, are in the XI come Feb 20.
15:38 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: No direct Pandya backup
Perhaps the one missing piece in the India squad is the lack of a pace-bowling all-rounder backup. India have picked 4 all-rounders, but no Nitish Reddy means that any injury to Pandya would force India to play an extra spinner. However, that could open the scope to play 3 pacers.
15:33 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Shami returns
After a lot of effort, Mohammed Shami has made it back in time for the Champions Trophy. On skill, there was never any question, and it seems like he has convinced the selectors as well with regards to his fitness.
15:31 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Bumrah’s availability
Ajit Agarkar has informed in the press conference that Jasprit Bumrah has been asked to off-load for 5 weeks minimum, confirming that he will definitely miss the first two ODIs against England.
Harshit Rana is the fourth frontline seamer in the side, after Bumrah, Shami and Arshdeep. No place for Siraj.
15:24 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Agarkar on Bumrah
Here’s exactly what Ajit Agarkar said regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and availability:
“Bumrah was asked to offload for five weeks, BCCI will put something out from the medical team. Hopefully, he is okay after the first week of February.”
15:21 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Karun Nair heartbreak
Heartbreak for Karun Nair, whose 752 runs in 7 innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy wasn’t enough to get him picked.
“It was difficult to find a place and all those who have been picked have averaged in mid 40s,” Agarkar says, defending the choice of batters in the 15-man squad.
15:20 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: In detail
India squad in detail:
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer
Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
No place for Samson, Siraj, Nitish Reddy, Karun Nair.
15:17 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Agarkar defends Gill leadership
“Shubman Gill was vice-captain in Sri Lanka anyway. A lot of the feedback comes from the dressing room as well,” Agarkar says, speaking on Gill being appointed vice-captain.
15:14 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rohit-Gambhir relationship
ROHIT ON RELATIONSHIP WITH GAMBHIR:
“Gautam Gambhir is such that once we’re on the field, he trusts the captain to make the decisions on the field. That’s the sort of trust we have,” Rohit Sharma says.
15:11 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Arshdeep over Siraj explained
ROHIT ON ARSHDEEP OVER SIRAJ:
“With Bumrah missing or not sure, we wanted a bowler who can bowl both at the start and at the back end. Shami was back, and Siraj’s effectiveness comes down a bit if it’s not with the new ball. We are taking only 3 seamers because we are taking multiple all-rounders.”
15:09 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Bumrah’s fitness update
AGARKAR ON BUMRAH’S FITNESS:
“We are waiting on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and will know his status in early February from BCCI’s medical team.”
Harshit Rana has been roped in for the England ODI series as Bumrah’s backup.
15:07 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Kuldeep, Shami in
Despite injury concerns and lack of clarity over fitness, chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and pacer Mohammed Shami have been chosen for the 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy.
India have also picked 4 spin options: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep.
15:03 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rohit on busy schedule
ROHIT ON DOMESTIC CRICKET:
“In the last 6-7 years, there haven’t been much time when players in the senior squad have had any time. When you play so much international cricket throughout the years, you need some time off as well. Nobody takes it for granted,” says Rohit.
15:02 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: “Not a diktat”
“As selectors, you explain people to play domestic cricket when they are available. When the time permits, we expect them to play,” Ajit Agarkar says on the 10-point guideline by BCCI.
15:00 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: No place for Samson, Siraj
Sanju Samson and Mohammed Siraj are the two big names not featuring in India’s squad. The latter, in particular, has been a constant part of India’s recent squads, but is not even named as a back-up.
14:59 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: INDIA FULL SQUAD
India 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
Harshit Rana has been chosen for the ODI series against England, with Bumrah’s fitness concerns in mind.
14:56 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Agarkar, Rohit here!
Shubman Gill has been chosen as the vice-captain to Rohit Sharma! Fitness concerns being mentioned by Ajit Agarkar.
14:49 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Fans frustrated by delay
Here’s how fans on the internet are reacting to the over 2-hour delay:
14:42 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 6-Bowler Formula?
Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has stated that a 6-bowler formula is the right way to go for Team India, with Hardik Pandya as the sixth bowler and 5 specialist bowlers.
Sidhu states that this formula worked for Gambhir at KKR and for Rohit Sharma and Team India at the T20 World Cup 2024.
KKR: Starc, Narine, Chakravarthy, Rana, Arora, Russell
India: Bumrah, Arshdeep, Kuldeep, Axar, Jadeja, Pandya
14:33 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 3 uncapped stars in the fray
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy and Varun Chakravarthy are all in contention to be selected but neither have a single ODI cap for India. Jaiswal is a shoo-in, at least as a backup opener, Nitish Reddy is a like-for-like deputy to Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy could sneak in if Kuldeep isn’t fit.
14:26 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Debates and discussions!
It is not easy to finalize a 15-man squad for a Champions Trophy in a country brimming with cricket talent like India, and perhaps the delay shows how tough a job it is!
14:14 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Vijay Hazare final on!
As we wait for the India squad announcement for the Champions Trophy, we can also keep one eye on the Vijay Hazare Trophy final between Karnataka and Vidarbha.
Karnataka have been put into bat, but have lost in-form Devdutt Padikkal early! They are 49/1 in 9 overs.
14:02 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Will Bumrah make the cut?
There has been no clarity surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and availability for the Champions Trophy. As per a report by India Today, Bumrah is likely to be selected, but whether he plays depends on his fitness.
Remember, India can also make changes to their squad till February 13, one week before their first CT 2025 game.
13:47 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: More than 1 hr delay
The press conference was scheduled to start at 12:30 PM, but the suspense has been carried on for more than 1 hour 15 minutes since, with the selection meeting still going on at the Wankhede Stadium. Are there any late surprises in store?
13:35 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Cause of delay!
The selection meeting for India’s Champions Trophy squad is still underway at the Wankhede, and further delay of the press conference is possible as per Indian Express journalist Devendra Pandey.
13:32 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Vice-captaincy
Rohit Sharma is certain to be captain, but the role of vice-captain is one of big debate. Shubman Gill was vice-captain for the Sri Lanka ODI series in 2024, but Jasprit Bumrah impressed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Meanwhile, Axar Patel has been named vice-captain for the T20I series against England. And, lest we forget about Hardik Pandya.
13:26 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli continues to be India’s stalwart in ODI cricket. Player of the Tournament at the 2023 World Cup, there is little doubt surrounding Kohli’s selection. However, will this be his last chance at a 50-over trophy?
Kohli has also recently suffered a neck sprain recently, and has informed the BCCI medical team that he won’t be able to play the Ranji Trophy game from January 23.
13:24 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: England series too!
Not just the Champions Trophy, India will also announce the squad for the England ODI series. It will be intriguing to see whether India announce identical squads as preparation, or whether players like Karun Nair are rewarded with a spot in the England series.
13:22 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Big decisions!
Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar and co. will have to make a few key decisions for the 15-man squad:
– Is Jasprit Bumrah fit enough to be in the squad?
– Can Kuldeep and Shami make it?
– Which 3 (or 4) spinners are chosen?
– Rahul v Pant v Samson: The wicket-keeper spot?
– Do you spring a wildcard like Karun Nair?
13:13 (IST)
India’s Squad for Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Shami to make comeback?
Mohammed Shami is already confirmed for the five-match T20I series, but whether he is ready to bowl 10-over spells for the Champions Trophy at international level will be a query answered today by Rohit and Agarkar.
On pure skill and merit, Bumrah and Shami’s places in the India XI cannot be questioned.
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