Champions Trophy 2025: When Will BCCI Announce India’s Squad?
The countdown to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is on. The tournament starts on February 19, 2025. Cricket fans worldwide are eager to see the top teams compete in this ICC mega-event. It will be held in a hybrid format across Pakistan and the UAE.
The BCCI will announce India’s squad for the tournament on January 11, 2025. This is just one day before the ICC’s deadline of January 12.
India’s Squad Announcement: What to Expect
India heads into the Champions Trophy with great momentum. Their win in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup fuels it. With this stellar form, the Men in Blue are considered strong contenders for the title.
There is much speculation about squad selections. Domestic players, like Shreyas Iyer, are reportedly in line for a call-up. As the clock ticks down, fans and analysts are eager to see which players will make the cut for this tournament. It’s prestigious.
Bumrah’s Injury Clouds India’s Plans
The Indian team is very concerned about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. In India’s final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Bumrah had to leave the field due to a back spasm.
This injury scare follows Bumrah’s remarkable Test series. He took 32 wickets in five matches. It cemented his status as a key player for India. There is no official update on Bumrah’s recovery for the Champions Trophy.
Should Bumrah be ruled out, the team will face a significant void in its bowling attack. This might prompt selectors to consider other options. Arshdeep Singh is a likely replacement.
Predicted India’s Playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025
Based on recent form, here’s a possible strongest XI for India if Bumrah is unavailable:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
