BCCI announced India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI series against England. The announcement was made by captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector AjitAgarkar during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Shubman Gill serving as his deputy.
The squad features a mix of experience and youth, with key players like ViratKohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Hardik Pandya included. JaspritBumrah has been named, but his participation remains subject to fitness. YashasviJaiswal earned his maiden ODI call-up following impressive performances in domestic cricket. The pace attack will be led by Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Bumrah (if fit), while the spin department includes RavindraJadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s group-stage matches in the Champions Trophy will all be played in Dubai, starting with Bangladesh on February 20, followed by Pakistan on February 23, and New Zealand on March 2. The ODI series against England will serve as crucial preparation for the tournament.
The squad reflects India’s strategy to balance experience with emerging talent for the high-stakes event.
India squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill (vc), ViratKohli, ShreyasIyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, JaspritBumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, YashasviJaiswal, Rishabh Pant, RavindraJadeja