Rohit Sharma Leads, Bumrah Returns

The BCCI has officially announced India Squad 15-player for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit Sharma will captain the team, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Key players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami also feature in the lineup.

The tournament marks the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after eight years. Matches will be played in Dubai and Pakistan, with India starting their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. Other group stage matches include high-stakes games against Pakistan and New Zealand.

India has a strong history in the Champions Trophy, winning in 2002 and 2013. However, the team will aim to bounce back from their 2017 final defeat to Pakistan and secure a third title.

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India’s 15-Member Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)
• Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul
• Hardik Pandya
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Shami
• Arshdeep Singh
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Rishabh Pant
• Ravindra Jadeja

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Key Highlights of India Squad:

• Bumrah’s Return: Jasprit Bumrah is back after being closely monitored for fitness. He is expected to lead India’s pace attack.
• Strong Batting Lineup: The squad includes experienced batters like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, alongside young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal.
• Balanced Bowling Unit: The team has a solid mix of spinners—Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—and pacers like Bumrah, Shami, and Arshdeep Singh.

Questions Over Left-Handed Batters:

Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concerns about the lack of left-handers in India Squad top order. While Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are options, they may not make the starting XI. Ashwin suggested using Jaiswal as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma for better left-right balance.

India will aim for a strong comeback in the Champions Trophy and hopes to add another title to their impressive history in the tournament.

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