After winning the ICC trophy twice, India has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place from 19 February to 9 March in Pakistan and Dubai. The event will last 19 days, and Pakistan will host its matches in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, while Dubai will host in the UAE.

This event was last played in 2017 when Pakistan grabbed the title of ICC Champions by defeating India in the final bout. Surely, this is a much-awaited event, and India will be all set to recoup the title of the ICC Champions Trophy.

This 2025 ICC Champions India squad will be led under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and Vice Caption Subham Gill.

Regarding the batting number, Rohit Sharma and Shubham Gill will likely be the opening batsmen, and Virat will be batting at No. 3. Additionally, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are expected to bat in the middle order.

Talking about bowlers, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who experienced back spasms during a recent Test match in Sydney, has been included in the squad. And also, this year we will witness our very own “stalwart of white-ball cricket" Mohammed Shami rolling back in the cricket world. Emerging talent Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned his first ODI call-up, reflecting the selectors' confidence in his abilities.

India Squad for ICC Champion 2025

Batters: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal 

Bowlers: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh

All-rounder: Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja 

Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

The team will look to leverage a blend of experienced players and fresh talent to make a significant impact in the tournament.

FAQs

Who are the key players to watch in the Indian squad?

• Rohit Sharma (C): As captain, his leadership and batting form will be crucial.
• Virat Kohli: A proven match-winner, his performance will be vital for India's success.
• Jasprit Bumrah: His return to fitness will be a significant boost to the bowling attack.
• Shubman Gill: A rising star, his consistency at the top of the order will be key.
• Hardik Pandya: His all-round abilities provide a valuable balance to the team.

What are India's potential weaknesses?

• Maintaining consistency in their performance across all formats.
• Depth in the batting order beyond the top 3.
• Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and form after his injury.

What are India's chances of winning the Champions Trophy?

India has a strong squad and is one of the favorites to win the tournament. However, the competition will be tough, and they will need to play to their full potential.

How important is the England series leading up to the Champions Trophy?

The England series will be crucial for players to find form and for the team to fine-tune their combinations and strategies before the main event.