India Announces Champions Trophy 2025 Squad; Jasprit Bumrah Included, Mohammed Siraj Dropped
India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: Bumrah Returns, Siraj Dropped. India’s much-anticipated squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced. As expected, Rohit Sharma will captain the side, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. The big news is Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion. He has a back injury. Also, Mohammed Siraj was surprisingly left out.
The tournament, in a month in Dubai, UAE, gives Bumrah time to regain fitness. Mohammed Shami returns to India’s white-ball team after an Achilles’ injury.
Full India Champions Trophy 2025 Squad
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Mohammed Shami
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
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The batting lineup is unchanged from the 2023 World Cup. It features Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer as key players in the top and middle order. Wicketkeeping duties will be shared by KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.
Bumrah’s Inclusion a Major Boost
Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the Indian squad is a significant development. The ace pacer hurt his back in the fifth Test at the SCG against Australia. He was sidelined for months, with reports suggesting bed rest. His inclusion signals that the team management is confident in his recovery.
Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah won’t play in the ODIs vs. England. He is still improving his fitness. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement for that series.
Mohammed Siraj Omitted
One of the most surprising moves by the Indian selectors was the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj. The bowler struggled for form in 2024 across all formats. So, the management had to drop him from the Champions Trophy squad.
ODI Squad for England Series
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India will face England in a three-match ODI series. The Champions Trophy squad is mostly unchanged. Harshit Rana replaces Jasprit Bumrah.
India’s ODI Squad vs England:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill (vc)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Mohammed Shami
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
Conclusion
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad reflects a blend of experience and youthful talent. While Bumrah’s return is a major positive, the exclusion of Siraj has raised questions. With a month to go before the tournament, the team will fine-tune its prep. They need key players to be fully fit.
