Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Shami Returns To India’s T20I Squad – News18

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Jaiswal To Be Included In CT 2025 Squad?

With Jaiswal missing out, it is being reported that the young southpaw could be handed a spot in India’s CT 2025 campaign.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Shami Returns To India’s T20I Squad!

The BCCI announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England. Mohammed Shami has been included which marks his return to the national team since the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Shami’s Return On The Cards

According to a report by the Indian Express, Mohammed Shami is set to be included in the upcoming England T20Is. If he is fit, then it could see the selectors pick the experienced pacer for the CT 2025 campaign.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Selectors Meeting Underway

The BCCI’s announcement regarding the T20I squad against England is expected to come out soon. The selectors have reportedly completed the meeting for the five T20Is and the squad could be revealed anytime soon. No word yet on the status of the Champions Trophy squad.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: What About Washington Sundar?

Despite his dipping stocks in white-ball cricket, India made a case to include Ravichandran Ashwin in the squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Though he played just one game, he bowled an important 34-run spell against Australia, while taking the wicket of Cameron Green.

If selectors want a like-for-like replacement, Washington Sundar perhaps could be a key player to watch out for. He has shown his improved batting ability in the last six months but even with the ball in hand, he can be frugal and carry a good wicket-taking threat on the pitches of the UAE.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Devdutt Paidkkal Shines, Abhishek Sharma Fails

Punjab’s Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh are both being seen as contenders for the Champions Trophy but the duo failed to impress in the VHT pre-quarter final against Maharashtra today, getting out for 14 and 19 respectively.

On the other hand, Devdutt Padikkal and Shashwat Rawat shone brightly with brilliant centuries in the parallel Karnataka vs Baroda game.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Why Is Varun Chakaravarthy Getting So Much Attention?

Varun Chakaravarthy has been in the form of his life. After being KKR’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024, he has now turned it up in 50-over cricket too, topping the charts in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy by being the performer of the season for Tamil Nadu.

His improvement in the consistency of his lines and lengths has been special. But he hasn’t let it take anything from his wicket-taking ability. He has given up mystery spin and too many variations for good turn and bounce, which combined with his guile, is creating wickets everywhere.

With a cloud over Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness, Chakaravarthy is India’s front-runner for the aggressive spin option.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Varun Chakaravarthy To End Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI Prospects?

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Varun Chakaravarthy has a real chance of getting selected for the 2024-25 Champions Trophy. He thinks that if the KKR spinner does get the nod, it’ll come at the cost of Ravindra Jadeja.

“The rumour market is hot, the Indian cricket atmosphere has become like that as we get a lot of source-based news and a few of them come true, that Varun Chakaravarthy could be picked for the Champions Trophy. If he gets picked, who will go out – Ravindra Jadeja. That’s what I have been hearing,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel today.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Things To Look Out For In T20I Squad?

Now that reports are suggesting the squad for India’s T20I series against England might come before the one for the Champions Trophy, what are the things we can look forward to?

We need to see if Sanju Samson retains his place, if India try some new faces in the fast-bowling department, if Harshit Rana gets a go now, if Ruturaj Gaikwad makes it back to the team and what happens with Kuldeep Yadav, who’s key for the CT squad too.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Arshdeep Singh Breathes Fire In Stunning Audition

Arshdeep Singh took two wickets in his first two overs, including that of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with a stunning ball, in today’s VHT match to strengthen his case for the 2025 Champions Trophy squad. Would you like to see him in your team?

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Delay In Announcement?

According to a few reports in the media, the BCCI selectors are likely to announce T20 squad for the series against England soon while there might be a delay in the ODI squads for the series and the Champions Trophy.

It’s important to note that the deadline for squad announcement is Sunday and unless the ICC allows the BCCI an extension, the Indian board will have to announce a provisional squad soon.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Bumrah Yet To Vist Centre Of Excellence

According to The Telegraph, Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t yet reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. However, the report states that he has been in touch with ‘specialists at home and overseas’ and the board is waiting for a report from the Nitin Patel-led panel.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: The Latest On Mohammed Shami

All signs indicate that after multiple set-backs, Mohammed Shami is likely to make a comeback in the white-ball series against England. And if all goes back, Indian fans will likely see him in the Champions Trophy too.

“The medical team is optimistic about Shami’s fitness and he is expected to be a part of the squad for the home series and the Champions Trophy. Shami’s progress since his right heel surgery has been satisfactory but swelling on his knee delayed his return and he was ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” A Telegraph report said today.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Express Pacer Definitely Ruled Out?

UAE’s pitches might have something for express pace and thus, there was always an outside chance for someone of Mayank Yadav’s caliber to be a wildcard choice for India’s Champions Trophy squad. But that now looks unlikely given he is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming series against England due to an injury.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: BCCI Meeting Time Revealed

The BCCI will hold their review meeting for India’s tour of Australia today in Mumbai at the BCCI Headquarters (Mumbai) at 5pm. Skipper Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir are likely to be involved. Decisions for Champions Trophy might be made in this meeting as well.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: KL Rahul Certain For Champions Trophy?

A media report today said KL Rahul has been asked to play the England series despite asking for rest after the BGT.

There are a lot of doubts and debates around India’s wicketkeeper position for the 2025 Champions Trophy but it seems like Rahul could be a definite addition to the team. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samsons are other competitors for the backup spots.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Former Selector Bats For Nitish Reddy

Former India Chief Selector MSK Prasad today asked for Nitish Reddy’s inclusion in India’s Champions Trophy squad. There’s probably a space for the SunRisers Hyderabad player, given Shardul Thakur, who played the 2023 World Cup, is out of favor.

“His consistency and ability to rise to the occasion also position him as a key contender for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad,” Prasad told TOI. “India has always celebrated cricketers who can adapt and excel across formats, and Nitish is undoubtedly one such talent.”

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Likely Squad For England T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Ramandeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: IND-ENG ODI Series Schedule

February 6 (Thursday): 1st ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

February 9 (Sunday): 2nd ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

February 12 (Wednesday): 3rd ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: IND-ENG T20I Series Schedule

January 22 (Wednesday): 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

January 25 (Saturday): 2nd T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

January 28 (Tuesday): 3rd T20I at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot

January 31 (Friday): 4th T20I at MCA Stadium, Pune

February 2 (Sunday): 5th T20I at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Samson Set To Be Ignored

Sanju Samson scored a century for India in his last ODI, which was played against South Africa in December 2023. Despite his maiden ODI century, Samson was ignored for the bilateral series against Sri Lanka in August 2024, and there’s a high chance that BCCI selectors will ignore him once again for the home series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy and pick KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as wicketkeepers instead.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Suspense Over Kuldeep’s Availability

Kuldeep Yadav played a big role in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 title win and unbeaten run to the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. But the Chinaman spinner from Kanpur is out of action since November 2024 and recently underwent surgery for a groin injury, which makes him a doubtful starter for the Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Time’s Up For Jadeja?

Ravindra Jadeja was on fire for India in the ODI World Cup 2023, but he wasn’t picked for the ODI series against Sri Lanka last year. It has been reported that selectors are set to ignore the 36-year-old all-rounder from Jamnagar for the upcoming white-ball matches and prefer Washington Sundar and Axar Patel.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Will Riyan Parag Get A Chance?

Riyan Parag made his 50-over debut for India in the third ODI against Sri Lanka, which was played in Colombo on August 7, 2024. Parag scored 15 runs and picked up three wickets for India in that match. There is a possibility that he could be picked in India’s ODI squad as a middle-order batter who can contribute with the ball as well.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Who’ll Be Rohit’s Deputy?

It has been reported by the Times of India on Tuesday (January 7) that if there are no major fitness concerns, then Jasprit Bumrah will be India’s vice-captain in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bumrah served as Rohit’s deputy in the ODI World Cup 2023 as well after Hardik Pandya was ruled out due to injury.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Most Wickets For IND In CT

Ravindra Jadeja: 16

Zaheer Khan: 15

Sachin Tendulkar: 14

Harbhajan Singh: 14

Ishant Sharma: 13

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 13

Ashish Nehra: 11

Ajit Agarkar: 11

Anil Kumble: 11

Irfan Pathan: 9

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Most Runs For IND In CT

Shikhar Dhawan: 701

Sourav Ganguly: 665

Rahul Dravid: 627

Virat Kohli: 529

Rohit Sharma: 481

Sachin Tendulkar: 441

Virender Sehwag: 389

Yuvraj Singh: 376

Mohammad Kaif: 236

MS Dhoni: 183

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Record In CT

India has played a total of 29 matches in the ICC Champions so far and managed to win 18 of them. India ended up on the losing side on eight occasions, and three matches finished without a result, which also included the final of the 2002 Champions Trophy played against Sri Lanka.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: No Place For Nitish Reddy

According to a report in Cricbuzz on Friday, Nitish Kumar Reddy is unlikely to be picked in India’s ODI squad for the home series against England as well as the ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: 4-Men Pace Attack + Hardik Pandya

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh are expected to lead India’s fast-bowling attack in the home series against England as well as the ICC Champions Trophy. Hardik Pandya, who can bowl with the new ball and operate in the death overs as well, in all likelihood will be India’s fifth fast bowling option.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: KL Rahul Or Pant As WK?

KL Rahul is India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs for quite some time now, and the 32-year-old right-handed batter from Karnataka is expected to retain his position in the side. It will be interesting to see who out of Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant is preferred by the national selectors as his backup in India’s Champions Trophy squad.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal Back-up Opener?

If reports are to be believed, then there is a high possibility that young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will earn his much-awaited ODI call-up and play in the three-match ODI series against England as well as the ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: No Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah, who is arguably India’s greatest bowler of all time, is dealing with back spasms these days, which has put his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy under threat. The 31-year-old pacer will play in the eight-team ICC event only after getting fitness clearance from the NCA.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Mohammed Shami Set To Make Comeback

Star fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who accounted for the dismissal of 24 batters in seven matches of the ODI World Cup 2023, is all set to make a comeback for Team India after remaining on the sidelines for 15 months. Shami last played for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final but is all set to be picked for the ICC Champions Trophy after making a successful comeback to competitive cricket in November 2024.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Likely Squad

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: India’s Schedule In CT 2025

Schedule to India’s matches in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

February 20 (Thursday): India vs Bangladesh, Dubai.

February 23 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan, Dubai.

March 2 (Sunday): India vs New Zealand, Dubai.

March 4 (Tuesday): Semifinal 1 (if qualified), Dubai.

March 9 (Sunday): Final (if qualified), Dubai.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: CT Starts On February 19

The 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will start on February 19 with a match between defending champions Pakistan and New Zealand at National Stadium in Karachi. India will play all its matches in Dubai, and if the Men in Blue qualify for the knockouts, then the first semifinal and final will also be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 4 and 9, respectively.

Champions Trophy Squad Announcement Live: Hello & Welcome

Good morning, folks! Hello and welcome to the live blog of India’s squad announcement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the white-ball series at home against England.