Team India’s Selection Conundrum for Champions Trophy 2025
The upcoming announcement of Team India’s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked speculation among fans and cricket enthusiasts. The selection committee, led by Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, in collaboration with Captain Rohit Sharma, will reveal the names of the chosen players at an upcoming press conference.
With the tournament scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, mostly in Pakistan, but with Team India’s matches being played in Dubai under the hybrid model, the pressure is on to assemble a formidable team. While several players are expected to secure their spots, others face uncertainty.
Certain Inclusions and Uncertain Omissions
Notable players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul, are likely to be included in the team. Jasprit Bumrah, who has been struggling with back pain, may also find a place in the squad, but his participation in the tournament depends on his fitness.
Karun Nair, despite his impressive performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 752 runs in 7 innings, including 5 centuries, may not make the cut. Sanju Samson, another hopeful, also faces an uncertain future in the team.
All-Rounders and Bowling Lineup
The team may consider including Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar as all-rounders. The inclusion of Mohammed Shami in the squad remains uncertain, despite his recent selection for the T20 series against England.
The team, although provisional, is expected to feature a mix of experienced players and fresh talent. The selection committee may consider the following players for the squad:
The selected players include Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Please note, the team is subject to changes before the start of the tournament.