Champions Trophy 2025: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is to start from 19th February. Many teams including New Zealand and England have announced their squads for this tournament. But there is no trace of Team India’s squad yet.
The schedule of ICC Champions Trophy has already been released. According to which India’s first match is against Bangladesh on 20th February. After this, a tough competition will be seen between India and Pakistan on 23rd February. India’s match is against New Zealand on March 2. Before all these things, let us know when Team India’s squad will be announced and which players can get a place?
When will the Indian squad be released for the Champions Trophy?
According to media reports, Team India’s squad for the Champions Trophy starting on February 19 will be released on January 18. In Mumbai, Team India captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selectors Ajit Agarkar will reveal between 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm which players of Team India have been included in the squad for the Champions Trophy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will not be a part of this press conference.
The Champions Trophy being played in Pakistan will be organized on the basis of hybrid model. That means all India’s matches will be held outside Pakistan in Dubai. 8 teams will participate in the Champions Trophy. This tournament will be of 50 overs. Group A includes teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand. Whereas Group B has teams from Afghanistan, Australia, England and South Africa. A total of 15 matches will be played in this tournament.
Which players can get a chance in the Champions Trophy?
It is believed that at the same time as the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy is announced, the Indian squad for the ODI series against England can be announced. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the Indian team in the Champions Trophy. Let us tell you that Bumrah had back cramps in the last test match against Australia. After which he returned back to the pavilion in the middle of the field. Along with this, Hardik Pandya can also be included in the team in the Champions Trophy.